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A HEALTHIER WORLD FOR ALL

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease strives to end suffering due to tuberculosis and lung diseases

You Can Still Register for #UnionConf2024

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

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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

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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 appoints infectious disease expert as new Executive Director

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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 Impact of our work

The Union is the world’s first global health organisation, founded in 1920. We are a global leader in ending TB, we fight the tobacco industry, and we solve key problems in treating major diseases.