The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2024 is just a few days away starting 12 November 2024, but it is still not too late to register.
If you cannot make it to Bali, registered delegates have online access to most sessions as they happen (except post-graduate courses, workshops, poster presentations and Community Connect sessions that are not taking place in the auditorium) or can watch at leisure.
Plan your time at #UnionConf2024 by exploring the comprehensive Programme. The science is enviable, and community-centred approaches continue to be highlighted.
Please visit the #UnionConf2024 website for regular updates.
The Union appoints infectious disease expert as new Executive Director
The Union has announced its appointment of a new Executive Director, Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino.
With over two decades’ experience in improving health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries, Dr Kelly-Cirino has worked extensively with vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Pilot ‘Training of Trainers’ TB programme delivered in Lesotho
Over 40 healthcare professionals attended pilot training programme organised by The Union to strengthen TB management and control in sub-Saharan Africa.
This training, developed and organised by The Union in collaboration with the Global TB Branch (GTB) of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aimed to enhance Child and Adolescent TB management skills among healthcare providers.
The Union response to WHO Global TB report 2024
Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino, Executive Director, The Union: “While it’s heartening to see some positive trends in our battle against TB, we must confront a harsh reality: despite our efforts, we are merely treading water, failing to make significant strides toward our goal of ending TB."
The Union appoints infectious disease expert as new Executive Director
The Union has announced its appointment of a new Executive Director, Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino.
With over two decades’ experience in improving health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries, Dr Kelly-Cirino has worked extensively with vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by communicable and non-communicable diseases.
The Union delivers first blended learning international TB course in English
The Union has delivered its first blended learning international course on Principles of TB Care and Prevention: Translating Knowledge to Action since 2018.
“7-1-7” timeliness metric is valuable to TB household contacts in Pakistan
New research led by The Union finds the “7-1-7” timeliness metric to be valuable for screening and supporting household contacts of people with tuberculosis. The Union's Centre for Operational Research is assessing the use of the metric in India, Kenya and Pakistan.
Myths, misconceptions, and half-truths about TB
The Union shares facts about tuberculosis (TB) to dispel 13 myths, misconceptions, and half-truths getting in the way of ending TB.
Technical publications
Technical guides on TB, tobacco control, lung health and more, written by experts.
