As we write this last message for the year, IPCRG can report that we've had our best ever "early" abstract submission, and the United Nations has approved the Political Declaration on NCDs (non-communicable diseases) that finally recognises the importance of both chronic respiratory disease and "primary care strengthening." This good news is symptomatic of a year of good IPCRG news in terms of our network's growth reaching more geographies and parts of each healthcare system, and making progress in changes in practice. Please do read on to learn more, and at the very end we have a special present for you!