Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 17–20 November 2026
The Union World Conference on Lung Health brings together researchers, practitioners, advocates, policymakers and communities from around the world to share knowledge, exchange ideas and accelerate progress in lung health.
Submissions are now open. Whether you are presenting new research, sharing programme experience, proposing a symposium, or delivering training through workshops and postgraduate courses, your contribution plays an important role in shaping the global conversation on lung health.
Submission deadline: 9 April 2026 (23:59 CEST)
Using “7-1-7” timeliness metrics and TB survivors to enhance uptake of household contact screening and management
New study examining the role of trained TB survivors to support community-level activities, as part of the 7-1-7 timeliness approach has published in BMJ Open. This study was conducted within India’s National TB Programme across the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
The Union Launches Two Free Online Courses on Tuberculosis
Global efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) face increasing challenges, including funding constraints and the need for scalable training solutions. In response, The Union has launched two new free online courses to strengthen the skills of health professionals worldwide. Both courses are self-paced, fully online, and designed to support clinicians and programme managers in improving TB diagnosis and management.
A new chapter for operational research with The Union’s updated guide
The Union’s Centre for Operational Research, with funding support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, revised its original Guide to Operational Research to create a more comprehensive, practical tool. This new edition is structured around 15 easy-to-navigate chapters, each framed by questions that lead readers through the full operational research cycle.
Using “7-1-7” timeliness metrics and TB survivors to enhance uptake of household contact screening and management
New study examining the role of trained TB survivors to support community-level activities, as part of the 7-1-7 timeliness approach has published in BMJ Open. This study was conducted within India’s National TB Programme across the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
A new chapter for operational research with The Union’s updated guide
The Union’s Centre for Operational Research, with funding support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, revised its original Guide to Operational Research to create a more comprehensive, practical tool. This new edition is structured around 15 easy-to-navigate chapters, each framed by questions that lead readers through the full operational research cycle.
Technical publications
Technical guides on TB, tobacco control, lung health and more, written by experts.
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