The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has intensified efforts to raise awareness on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

An MoPH statement said the awareness-raising initiatives not only help people recognize early symptoms but also enable them to seek timely medical care, thereby preventing the progression of these diseases.

Continuous awareness initiatives contribute to reducing the health and social burden of chronic diseases, improving patients’ quality of life, and empowering individuals to make informed health decisions and adopt preventive behaviors that reduce the likelihood of illness and provide guidance on managing the condition effectively, the statement read.