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- Three additional Coway Airmega models have been recognised by the National Asthma Council Australia for their potential to benefit those living with asthma and allergies.
SYDNEY, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For the millions of Australians living with asthma or seasonal allergies, summer isn't just about making the most of long, sunny days. It also marks the height of hay fever season, and in Southern Australia, the drier climate during late spring and summer significantly amplifies the risk of bushfires.
With allergy and asthma symptoms often peaking at this time of year, many Australians are turning to air purifiers as an effective way to keep the air in their homes clean. By capturing airborne pollen, allergens and other irritants, air purifiers help create more comfortable indoor environments.
Coway, South Korea's leading wellness tech company, announced today that their Airmega 350, 100 and 50 models have been newly recognised under the Sensitive Choice program by the National Asthma Council Australia.
Products carrying the Sensitive Choice logo have been assessed and approved by the National Asthma Council Australia for their potential to improve the lives of people with asthma or allergies. Four of Coway's Airmega models – the Airmega Mighty and the Airmega 150, 250 and 400 – have already received approval from the Sensitive Choice program, and this latest addition of three further models serves to strengthen Coway's commitment to providing Australians with a wide range of options geared towards healthier indoor living.
The Airmega models to most recently receive approval under the Sensitive Choice program provide options for a wide range of room sizes and air purification needs:
- Airmega 350: Ideal for large areas such as offices and commercial spaces, the Airmega 350 purifies spaces up to 182m² in size in just 60 minutes. Its aerodynamic blades deliver high-volume airflow through controlled vortices for stablised, efficient performance.
- Airmega 100: A compact, cylindrical model with 360° air intake, the Airmega 100 can clean the air in a 63m² space once every hour. Weighing only 3kg and standing just 39.5cm tall, it is ideal for apartments, bedrooms, nurseries and similar smaller living spaces.
- Airmega 50: Small yet powerful, the Airmega 50 is equipped with a full 360° filtration system capable of serving rooms up to 31 m² in size in just one hour. The most compact model in the series, weighing just 1.6 kg and standing 32 cm tall, it can easily be moved between rooms.
All three models are equipped with Coway's proprietary 3-stage HEPA filtration system capable of removing 99.999% of nano-sized particles down to 0.01 microns – smaller than most allergens, bacteria, mould and pollen – and efficiently reducing smoke and other unpleasant odours for healthier and fresher indoor air.
Additional features and functionalities of Coway's Airmega models include:
- Real-Time Air Quality Indicator (AQI): A colour-coded display that provides users with easy oversight of their indoor air quality.
- Smart Auto & Sleep Mode: Smart Auto Mode automatically adjusts airflow based on air quality, while Sleep Mode ensures lower noise and reduced lighting for undisturbed rest.
- Easy Maintenance: A convenient indicator reminds users when it's time to replace filters.
- Touchscreen Control: The control panel provides quick access to key functions such as the timer, night light and child lock.
In order to help more Australians breathe easier this allergen season, Coway is offering exclusive discounts during Amazon's Boxing Day sale. From December 24th to 30th, selected Airmega models will be available at discounts of up to 38% off.
For more information or to purchase Coway's Airmega air purifiers, visit Amazon Australia.
About Coway Co., Ltd.
Established in Korea in 1989, Coway, the "Best Life Solution Company," is a leading environmental home appliances company making people's lives healthy and comfortable with innovative home appliances such as water purifiers, air purifiers, bidets, and mattresses. BEREX, the company's sleep & wellness brand, aims to improve the quality of life through cutting-edge mattresses and massage chairs. Since being founded, Coway has become a leader in the environmental home appliances industry, with intensive research, engineering, development, and customer service. The company has proven dedication to innovation with award-winning products, home health expertise, unrivaled market share, customer satisfaction, and brand recognition. Coway continues to innovate by diversifying product lines and accelerating overseas business in Malaysia, the USA, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Europe, based on the business success in Korea. In 2025, the company launched Coway Life Solution, a premium elder care platform offering personalized care solutions tailored to different life stages. For more information, please visit https://au.coway.com/ or http://newsroom.coway.com.
- Three additional Coway Airmega models have been recognised by the National Asthma Council Australia for their potential to benefit those living with asthma and allergies.
SYDNEY, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For the millions of Australians living with asthma or seasonal allergies, summer isn't just about making the most of long, sunny days. It also marks the height of hay fever season, and in Southern Australia, the drier climate during late spring and summer significantly amplifies the risk of bushfires.
With allergy and asthma symptoms often peaking at this time of year, many Australians are turning to air purifiers as an effective way to keep the air in their homes clean. By capturing airborne pollen, allergens and other irritants, air purifiers help create more comfortable indoor environments.
Coway, South Korea's leading wellness tech company, announced today that their Airmega 350, 100 and 50 models have been newly recognised under the Sensitive Choice program by the National Asthma Council Australia.
Products carrying the Sensitive Choice logo have been assessed and approved by the National Asthma Council Australia for their potential to improve the lives of people with asthma or allergies. Four of Coway's Airmega models – the Airmega Mighty and the Airmega 150, 250 and 400 – have already received approval from the Sensitive Choice program, and this latest addition of three further models serves to strengthen Coway's commitment to providing Australians with a wide range of options geared towards healthier indoor living.
The Airmega models to most recently receive approval under the Sensitive Choice program provide options for a wide range of room sizes and air purification needs:
- Airmega 350: Ideal for large areas such as offices and commercial spaces, the Airmega 350 purifies spaces up to 182m² in size in just 60 minutes. Its aerodynamic blades deliver high-volume airflow through controlled vortices for stablised, efficient performance.
- Airmega 100: A compact, cylindrical model with 360° air intake, the Airmega 100 can clean the air in a 63m² space once every hour. Weighing only 3kg and standing just 39.5cm tall, it is ideal for apartments, bedrooms, nurseries and similar smaller living spaces.
- Airmega 50: Small yet powerful, the Airmega 50 is equipped with a full 360° filtration system capable of serving rooms up to 31 m² in size in just one hour. The most compact model in the series, weighing just 1.6 kg and standing 32 cm tall, it can easily be moved between rooms.
All three models are equipped with Coway's proprietary 3-stage HEPA filtration system capable of removing 99.999% of nano-sized particles down to 0.01 microns – smaller than most allergens, bacteria, mould and pollen – and efficiently reducing smoke and other unpleasant odours for healthier and fresher indoor air.
Additional features and functionalities of Coway's Airmega models include:
- Real-Time Air Quality Indicator (AQI): A colour-coded display that provides users with easy oversight of their indoor air quality.
- Smart Auto & Sleep Mode: Smart Auto Mode automatically adjusts airflow based on air quality, while Sleep Mode ensures lower noise and reduced lighting for undisturbed rest.
- Easy Maintenance: A convenient indicator reminds users when it's time to replace filters.
- Touchscreen Control: The control panel provides quick access to key functions such as the timer, night light and child lock.
In order to help more Australians breathe easier this allergen season, Coway is offering exclusive discounts during Amazon's Boxing Day sale. From December 24th to 30th, selected Airmega models will be available at discounts of up to 38% off.
For more information or to purchase Coway's Airmega air purifiers, visit Amazon Australia.
About Coway Co., Ltd.
Established in Korea in 1989, Coway, the "Best Life Solution Company," is a leading environmental home appliances company making people's lives healthy and comfortable with innovative home appliances such as water purifiers, air purifiers, bidets, and mattresses. BEREX, the company's sleep & wellness brand, aims to improve the quality of life through cutting-edge mattresses and massage chairs. Since being founded, Coway has become a leader in the environmental home appliances industry, with intensive research, engineering, development, and customer service. The company has proven dedication to innovation with award-winning products, home health expertise, unrivaled market share, customer satisfaction, and brand recognition. Coway continues to innovate by diversifying product lines and accelerating overseas business in Malaysia, the USA, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Europe, based on the business success in Korea. In 2025, the company launched Coway Life Solution, a premium elder care platform offering personalized care solutions tailored to different life stages. For more information, please visit https://au.coway.com/ or http://newsroom.coway.com.
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Three More Coway Airmega Air Purifiers Approved by Sensitive Choice for Australians with Allergies and Asthma
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On her first day as ECW Director, Maysa Jalbout visits Lebanon to reaffirm ECW's commitment to the country's children, announce new emergency funding and mobilise urgent international support.
BEIRUT, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Cannot Wait (ECW) today reaffirmed their strong partnership with Lebanon's Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) to protect the right to education for children impacted by the rapidly escalating crisis in Lebanon.
During her first official mission as Director of ECW, Maysa Jalbout met with H.E. Minister Rima Karami, alongside the Inter-Agency Support Group (IASG) Education Sector co-leads UNICEF and Save the Children and civil society partners, to assess urgent needs and coordinate a swift, collective response to the crisis.
Lebanon is facing a severe humanitarian situation, with over one million people displaced and more than 250,000 children across the public school system experiencing disruption to their education. This latest escalation compounds years of overlapping crises including– economic collapse, the Beirut port explosion and the current escalation of regional conflict.
As part of this joint effort, ECW is launching an immediate emergency response that will focus on the areas most affected by the escalation of hostilities, ensuring safe access to learning, psychosocial support and protection services for the most vulnerable children.
In parallel, ECW will initiate the development of a new multi-year investment, expected to begin within the next six months, aimed at strengthening the resilience of Lebanon's education system and supporting sustainable learning outcomes.
Together, these investments are expected to reach more than 150,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents, prioritising those most at risk of exclusion.
"Education Cannot Wait – the global fund for education in crises – stands with the children of Lebanon. Education during crises is essential to children's mental health, protection and future. With our partners, we will do everything we can to help 150,000 children resume their learning," said Maysa Jalbout, Director of ECW. "The needs are far greater than any single actor can meet. While many donors continue providing multi-year support for children's access to quality and inclusive education in Lebanon, the gaps remain significant and require urgent additional support to reach all children."
H.E. Minister Rima Karami underscored the urgency of the moment and the need for a new way of working.
"Lebanon has carried the weight of successive crises for over many decades and today we are once again called to protect our children and our future. This crisis is not only creating new needs – it is threatening the very stability that the Lebanese people have sacrificed so much to maintain. We must act collectively, and we must act differently. Our partnership with Education Cannot Wait reflects this commitment, and we call on the international community to stand with us in scaling this effort," said the Minister of Education and Higher Education.
The new ECW-supported response will be guided by the following key priorities:
- Localisation and national ownership, with a strong commitment to channelling significant resources through local actors and partners.
- Equity and inclusion, ensuring equitable access to education for all children, with a particular focus on girls, children with disabilities and those most marginalised.
- Learning continuity and quality, supporting both immediate access and improved learning outcomes over time.
- Well-being and protection, integrating mental health and psychosocial support into education responses.
- Flexibility and adaptability, enabling rapid adjustment to evolving needs on the ground.
The initiative also presents a critical opportunity for additional partners to step forward. ECW and MEHE are calling on donor governments, philanthropic organisations, and the private sector to match and scale this effort, ensuring that the response meets the full scope of needs.
Notes to Editors
- ECW's investments to date in Lebanon total US$25.8 million, reaching 826,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents with access to safe, inclusive and quality education – including those displaced by the escalating regional conflict.
- B-roll and high-resolution photos are available here.
ABOUT EDUCATION CANNOT WAIT
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is the global fund for education in crises. The Fund provides rapid, flexible funding to locally led education responses that protect learning for refugee, internally displaced and other children, while strengthening systems to sustain learning and resilience in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. ECW works with governments, public and private funders, UN agencies, civil society organisations, and other humanitarian and development aid actors so that no child is left behind.
As global crises intensify and the education financing gap widens, ECW calls on public and private sector partners to scale up investments so millions more crisis-affected girls and boys can learn and rebuild their futures.
Additional information available at: www.educationcannotwait.org
For press inquiries:
Estefanía Jiménez: esjimenez@un-ecw.org
On her first day as ECW Director, Maysa Jalbout visits Lebanon to reaffirm ECW's commitment to the country's children, announce new emergency funding and mobilise urgent international support.
BEIRUT, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Cannot Wait (ECW) today reaffirmed their strong partnership with Lebanon's Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) to protect the right to education for children impacted by the rapidly escalating crisis in Lebanon.
During her first official mission as Director of ECW, Maysa Jalbout met with H.E. Minister Rima Karami, alongside the Inter-Agency Support Group (IASG) Education Sector co-leads UNICEF and Save the Children and civil society partners, to assess urgent needs and coordinate a swift, collective response to the crisis.
Lebanon is facing a severe humanitarian situation, with over one million people displaced and more than 250,000 children across the public school system experiencing disruption to their education. This latest escalation compounds years of overlapping crises including– economic collapse, the Beirut port explosion and the current escalation of regional conflict.
As part of this joint effort, ECW is launching an immediate emergency response that will focus on the areas most affected by the escalation of hostilities, ensuring safe access to learning, psychosocial support and protection services for the most vulnerable children.
In parallel, ECW will initiate the development of a new multi-year investment, expected to begin within the next six months, aimed at strengthening the resilience of Lebanon's education system and supporting sustainable learning outcomes.
Together, these investments are expected to reach more than 150,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents, prioritising those most at risk of exclusion.
"Education Cannot Wait – the global fund for education in crises – stands with the children of Lebanon. Education during crises is essential to children's mental health, protection and future. With our partners, we will do everything we can to help 150,000 children resume their learning," said Maysa Jalbout, Director of ECW. "The needs are far greater than any single actor can meet. While many donors continue providing multi-year support for children's access to quality and inclusive education in Lebanon, the gaps remain significant and require urgent additional support to reach all children."
H.E. Minister Rima Karami underscored the urgency of the moment and the need for a new way of working.
"Lebanon has carried the weight of successive crises for over many decades and today we are once again called to protect our children and our future. This crisis is not only creating new needs – it is threatening the very stability that the Lebanese people have sacrificed so much to maintain. We must act collectively, and we must act differently. Our partnership with Education Cannot Wait reflects this commitment, and we call on the international community to stand with us in scaling this effort," said the Minister of Education and Higher Education.
The new ECW-supported response will be guided by the following key priorities:
- Localisation and national ownership, with a strong commitment to channelling significant resources through local actors and partners.
- Equity and inclusion, ensuring equitable access to education for all children, with a particular focus on girls, children with disabilities and those most marginalised.
- Learning continuity and quality, supporting both immediate access and improved learning outcomes over time.
- Well-being and protection, integrating mental health and psychosocial support into education responses.
- Flexibility and adaptability, enabling rapid adjustment to evolving needs on the ground.
The initiative also presents a critical opportunity for additional partners to step forward. ECW and MEHE are calling on donor governments, philanthropic organisations, and the private sector to match and scale this effort, ensuring that the response meets the full scope of needs.
Notes to Editors
- ECW's investments to date in Lebanon total US$25.8 million, reaching 826,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents with access to safe, inclusive and quality education – including those displaced by the escalating regional conflict.
- B-roll and high-resolution photos are available here.
ABOUT EDUCATION CANNOT WAIT
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is the global fund for education in crises. The Fund provides rapid, flexible funding to locally led education responses that protect learning for refugee, internally displaced and other children, while strengthening systems to sustain learning and resilience in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. ECW works with governments, public and private funders, UN agencies, civil society organisations, and other humanitarian and development aid actors so that no child is left behind.
As global crises intensify and the education financing gap widens, ECW calls on public and private sector partners to scale up investments so millions more crisis-affected girls and boys can learn and rebuild their futures.
Additional information available at: www.educationcannotwait.org
For press inquiries:
Estefanía Jiménez: esjimenez@un-ecw.org
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Education Cannot Wait Launches Urgent Support to Protect Learning for Crisis-Affected Children in Lebanon
