The Union has been leading the way in knowledge and research sharing around COVID-19 and lung health, including a powerful webinar series, publishing guidance, briefings, journal articles, and a set of frequently asked questions.
FAQs on COVID-19 and lung health
The Union has published a set of frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 and lung health, focusing on its impact on TB services and the people undergoing TB treatment, and guidance to maintain quality care throughout this period, as well as recommendations and guidance for healthcare workers treating smokers with COVID-19.
Webinar series: COVID-19 and lung health
The COVID-19 pandemic is perhaps the greatest healthcare challenge of a generation. The Union, in collaboration with its global community of members, is pleased to launch an open-access webinar series on COVID-19 and its intersection with tuberculosis (TB), tobacco control, lung disease and more.
See our other webinars here
A reflection on 2025
Driving evidence-based TB innovation and research
In 2025, The Union showcased our ability to lead ground-breaking research…
Lung health community unite in Copenhagen to reaffirm commitment to end tuberculosis and lung disease
Wrap-up videos
Experience the highlights of the Union World Conference on Lung Health 2025 once more with our official…
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 statement on ongoing conflicts and the impact on health services
The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease is deeply concerned by ongoing violent conflicts, and their increasing…
The Union response to WHO Global TB report 2025
Prof Guy Marks, President of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)
“It is important to take…
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.
COVID official guidance
Read official guidance from The Union and our partner organisations on the latest guidance on COVID-19.
IJTLD fast-tracked articles
In order to share scientific research of immediate concern as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles from the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IJTLD) regarding COVID-19 and publishing them in full on our website, prior to their publication in the Journal.
See a complete list of all of our fast-tracked articles here.
A reflection on 2025
Driving evidence-based TB innovation and research
In 2025, The Union showcased our ability to lead ground-breaking research…
Lung health community unite in Copenhagen to reaffirm commitment to end tuberculosis and lung disease
Wrap-up videos
Experience the highlights of the Union World Conference on Lung Health 2025 once more with our official…
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 statement on ongoing conflicts and the impact on health services
The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease is deeply concerned by ongoing violent conflicts, and their increasing…
The Union response to WHO Global TB report 2025
Prof Guy Marks, President of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)
“It is important to take…
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.
The latest Union news about COVID-19
A reflection on 2025
Driving evidence-based TB innovation and research
In 2025, The Union showcased our ability to lead ground-breaking research…
Lung health community unite in Copenhagen to reaffirm commitment to end tuberculosis and lung disease
Wrap-up videos
Experience the highlights of the Union World Conference on Lung Health 2025 once more with our official…
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 statement on ongoing conflicts and the impact on health services
The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease is deeply concerned by ongoing violent conflicts, and their increasing…
The Union response to WHO Global TB report 2025
Prof Guy Marks, President of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)
“It is important to take…
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.
Partner sponsored content
The Union presents a series of special webinar sessions, organised and paid for by our partners to showcase new science and new areas of work. All paid for sessions are reviewed for compliance with The Union’s mission and vision.
Past webinar
The twin epidemics of TB and COVID-19: challenges and controversies
Watch a recording of this webinar
This webinar is paid for and created by Oxford Immunotec.
