Brazil Senate to Vote on National COPD Care Plan

Brazil's Senate Social Affairs Committee is set to vote on Bill 949/2024, which would establish a National Plan for COPD care, targeting a disease affecting ~14 million Brazilians and the 5th leading cause of death. The bill, already passed by the Chamber, aims to coordinate public health response. Passage would mark a significant public health policy shift, though funding and implementation details remain unspecified.