100mill
U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes
600,000
people are killed by tobacco-caused disease
60%
North Americans live where air pollution is at unhealthy levels
Members of The Union North America Region
The Union is divided into seven regions to provide a platform for addressing lung health and related issues from a regional perspective. This structure offers members opportunities to network with colleagues who face the same regional challenges and contributes to The Union's deep understanding of local issues.
The Union North America Region consists of organisational and individual members
American Friends of The Union
Created in 2023, The American Friends fights for the eradication of tuberculosis and other lung diseases, primarily through support of The Union.
The charity was established by Union members, including a former President and Board members.
Held in February 2020, the 24th Annual Conference of The Union North America Region is a three-day scientific conference organised by Union members, which brings together hundred experts of national and international renown to discuss regional perspectives on global health issues including TB, lung health and related topics.
Professor Guy Marks, President of The Union, welcomed delegates to the first day of the conference.
Union news from the North America Region
The Union North America appoints staff to lead education and training, maternal and child health
The Union North America (UNA) in New York City has appointed several key new staff: two who are brand new to the organisation – and two…
The Union North America to be partner in new Bloomberg Road Safety Initiative
More than 1.2 million people die and 20-50 million people are severely injured in road traffic crashes around the world every year
…The Union convenes TREAT TB partners to review results of new research
The Union recently brought research partners together in Washington, DC to share results from five years of TB research that began in…
New Union Medalist and two Honorary Members named at General Assembly
The Union Medal and Honorary Membership were conferred on three long-time Union members at the General Assembly in Barcelona, Spain on…
JAMA: Global Tuberculosis. Perspectives, Prospects, and Priorities
In the Journal of the American Medical Association this month, Tom Frieden, Karen Brudney and Anthony Harries remind readers that a key…
The Union’s International Management Development Programme joins the Global Health Workforce Alliance
The Union is proud to announce that its International Management Development Programme (IMDP) is now a member of the Global Health…