We are excited to share that submissions for Abstracts, Symposia, Satellite Sessions, Post-Graduate Courses & Workshops for The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 (which will take place in-person from 15-18 November in Paris) is open and you have until April 6 to put in your submissions.
There are many interesting tracks and sub-tracks to choose from, including some new additions like Track H: Health Systems Strengthening and UNHLM: What Next.
You can still watch sessions from the Union Conference 2022 until 31 March 2023. Follow the latest updates from the Union Conference 2023 on www.worldlunghealth.org
GPT-4, artificial intelligence and implications for publishing
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of the IJTLD highlights the implications of artificial intelligence for publishing. The preprint is free to read.
Nepal's Prime Minister commits to end TB and tobacco
In March, Dr Tara Singh Bam, Director of The Union Asia Pacific met with the Prime Minister of Nepal to discuss strategies to prevent non-communicable diseases, tuberculosis (TB) and tobacco use.
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Community perspective on child-friendly medications for drug-resistant TB: importance, priorities and advocacy
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of the IJTLD highlights the need for child-friendly medications for drug-resistant TB. The preprint is free to read.
Experts identify clinical standards for adverse effects to TB treatment
A panel of 65 global experts have identified eight clinical standards for the management of adverse effects during treatment for tuberculosis (TB).
Assessing TB-related comorbidities, risks and disability in China
A new study in China has found that it was possible and valuable to assess people with tuberculosis (TB) for symptoms, comorbidities, risk factors and disability at the start and end of TB treatment.
New Community Advisory Panel elected
The Union has elected a new Community Advisory Panel (UCAP). UCAP consists of engaged members of affected communities and civil society from across the world. Meet the new UCAP members.
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.
