In this pivotal episode of NCD Matters, Dr Saunthari Somasundaram sits down with YB Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, the Minister of Health Malaysia, to discuss the country’s bold steps toward advancing a National Lung Health Resolution.

Lung health — long overshadowed in the NCD space — is finally getting the attention it deserves. From the dangers of air pollution and tobacco exposure to the importance of early screening and equitable care, this conversation uncovers the urgent need for integrated policies, cross-sector collaboration, and stronger public accountability.

Dr Dzulkefly shares his vision for positioning lung health as a national priority, outlines key policy directions, and calls for meaningful partnerships with civil society to ensure no Malaysian is left behind.