CARINA 26 – 4th CHEST ALOR SETAR PLEURAL AND RESPIRATORY UPDATES 2026- When: 5th and 6th June 2026
- Where: Auditorium, Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
- Program Director: Dr Arvindran, MD
- Learning Objectives:
CARINA 2026 aims to enhance participants’ knowledge and practical competencies in respiratory and pleural medicine with a strong focus on interventional pulmonology. Through a combination of didactic lectures, hands-on workshops, and case-based discussions, participants will gain updated insights into the diagnosis and management of complex airway and pleural diseases. The programme is designed to strengthen clinical decision-making, improve procedural skills in interventional pulmonology, and promote multidisciplinary approaches in managing challenging respiratory conditions. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn from regional and international experts, fostering knowledge exchange and advancing best practices in respiratory and pleural care. - Website: CHEST Alor Setar – facebook
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