This WHA79 side event will focus on how integrated lung health approaches embedded within universal health coverage and primary health care can accelerate progress across lung cancer, COPD, and asthma.

The event will highlight two critical and complementary priorities: improving access to early diagnosis for lung cancer and ensuring equitable access to essential inhaled medicines for COPD and asthma.

Date and time: Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 13:00–14:20

Venue: Salle C, WHO Headquarters

Format: In-person, with webstreaming

Organizers: Malaysia, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), and Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS)

Co-sponsors: Kenya and the Philippines

Contact: joynes@uicc.org