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Asthma is a serious global health problem affecting all age groups. Its prevalence is increasing in many countries, especially among children. Although some countries have seen a decline in hospitalizations and deaths from asthma, asthma still imposes an unacceptable burden on healthcare systems, and on society through loss of productivity in the workplace and, especially for pediatric asthma, disruption to the family. In 2023 the Global Initiative for Asthma celebrated 30 years of working to improve the lives of people with asthma by translating medical evidence into better asthma care worldwide. Established in 1993 by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the World Health Organization, GINA works with healthcare professionals, researchers, patients and public health officials around the world to reduce asthma prevalence, morbidity and mortality. The Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention (‘GINA Strategy Report’) was first published in 1995, and has been updated annually since 2002 by the GINA Science Committee. It contains guidance for primary care practitioners, specialists and allied health professionals, based on the latest high-quality evidence available. More resources and supporting material are provided online at www.ginasthma.org. GINA supports global efforts to achieve environmental sustainability in health care, while ensuring that our guidance reflects an optimal balance between clinical and environmental priorities, with a particular focus on patient safety. GINA also supports efforts to ensure global availability of, and access to, effective quality-assured medications, to reduce the burden of asthma mortality and morbidity. Since 2001, GINA has organized the annual World Asthma Day, a focus for local and national activities to raise awareness of asthma and educate families and healthcare professionals about effective asthma care. GINA is an independent organization funded solely through sale and licensing of its educational publications. Members of the GINA Board of Directors are drawn globally from leaders with an outstanding demonstrated commitment to asthma research, asthma clinical management, public health and patient advocacy. GINA Science Committee members are highly experienced asthma experts from around the world, who continually review and synthesize scientific evidence to provide guidance on asthma prevention, diagnosis and management. The GINA Dissemination Task Group is responsible for promoting GINA resources throughout the world. Members work with an international network of patient representatives and leaders in asthma care (GINA Advocates), to implement asthma education programs and support evidence-based care. GINA support staff comprise the Executive Director and Project Manager. We acknowledge the superlative work of all who have contributed to the success of the GINA program. In particular, we recognize the outstanding long-term dedication of founding Scientific Director Dr Suzanne Hurd and founding Executive Director Dr Claude Lenfant in fostering GINA’s development until their retirement in 2015, and we were said to hear of Dr Lenfant’s passing last year. A tribute to Dr Lenfant is available on the GINA website (https://ginasthma.org/in-memorium-a-tribute-to-claude-lenfant-10-12-1928-to-06-26-2023/). We acknowledge the invaluable commitment and skills of our current Executive Director Rebecca Decker, and Program Director Kristi Rurey. We continue to recognize the contribution of Prof J Mark FitzGerald to GINA for over 25 years until his passing in 2022. We also thank all members of the Science Committee, who receive no honoraria or reimbursement for their many hours of work in reviewing evidence and attending meetings, and the GINA Dissemination Working Group and GINA Advocates.