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Official World Health Assembly Side Event

From Global Commitments to Integrated Lung Health Action: Advancing early diagnosis of lung cancer and access to inhaled medicines for COPD and asthma

Wednesday 20 May, 1:00–2:20pm CET, in Salle C, WHO Headquarters

Co-hosted by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia, Union for International Cancer Control, Forum of International Respiratory Societies and International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union).

This session will examine integrated lung health approaches focusing on early diagnosis of lung cancer and equitable access to medicines for COPD and asthma, aligned with Primary Health Care and Universal Health Coverage goals. Drawing on country experiences, personal perspectives, and WHO guidance, it will highlight practical strategies to advance lung health.

Speakers

  1. 1. Hon Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad
    Minister of Health of Malaysia
  2. 2. Hon Aden Duale, E.G.H
    Cabinet Secretary for Health, Kenya
  3. 3. Hon Secretary Teodoro Herbosa
    Secretary of Health, Philippines
  4. 4. Dr Draurio Barreira
    Director, Dept. of HIV/AIDS, TB, Viral Hepatitis & STIs — Ministry of Health, Brazil
  5. 5. Rasika Bombatkar
    Lung cancer patient and patient research advocate
  6. 6. Prof Dorothy Keefe
    CEO, Cancer Australia
  7. 7. Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino
    Executive Director, The Union
  8. 8. José Luis Castro
    WHO Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases
  9. 9. Alison Cox
    Policy and Advocacy Director, NCD Alliance
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