Immerse yourself in the future of lung health at The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023, amidst the captivating backdrop of Paris from 15 -18 November.
Discover our dynamic programme, thoughtfully designed around the theme, "Transforming Evidence Into Practice." We believe that generating new evidence from research projects is just the beginning; what truly matters is implementation. This is the place where innovation and practice intersect.
Stay informed about the latest updates by visiting our website at www.worldlunghealth.org
The Union launches new open access journal
IJTLD Open is a new open access journal to improve and broaden access to scientific knowledge. It officially launches on 1st January 2024 with a call for papers.
Hugh Blackbourn, Director of Publications at The Union, said: “A key part of the Union’s mission is the effective dissemination of knowledge, so we are delighted to launch a new OA journal with no barriers to access.
The Union supporting TB-free villages in India
Villages across India are being supported to become tuberculosis-free, as part of a wider self-sufficiency drive. The Union, through the iDEFEAT TB Project and Corporate TB Pledge, is providing technical assistance to implement the programme in 115 villages.
Open access and the future of the IJTLD
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of IJTLD describes the rationale for launching IJTLD OPEN. The preprint is free to read.
NEW RESEARCH: HOW DRONES ARE TACKLING TB IN THE HIMALAYAS
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Saturday 18 November press release
‘THE TIME FOR THE GLOBAL TB COMMUNITY TO ACT IS NOW’ - NEW RESEARCH SHOWS FAILURE OF CURRENT POLICIES TO ERADICATE TB
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Friday 17 November press release
NEW RESEARCH: SAFER, SHORTER, AND MORE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT DISCOVERED FOR TB
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Thursday 16 November press release
NEW GLOBAL RESEARCH: FOUR NEW, IMPROVED DRUG REGIMENS COULD CUT TREATMENT TIME FOR DRUG RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS BY UP TO TWO-THIRDS
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Wednesday 15 November press release
“RUNNING OUT OF EXCUSES”: TB LEADER CONDEMNS INACTION IN ERADICATING TB AS UNION WORLD CONFERENCE BEGINS
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Wednesday 15 November opening press release
Milestone 30th Edition of The Union's International Tuberculosis Training Advances Fight Against TB with Hybrid Learning in Cotonou
Recently, The Union launched the 30th edition of its hugely successful international tuberculosis training course – sharing the latest insights and best practices in the global fight against TB.
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.
