229,000
TB incidence in 2022
62,000
drug-resistant TB incidence in 2022
24,300
deaths from TB in 2022
The Union's Offices
The Union’s headquarters in Paris is the global cornerstone of the organisation, taking on a coordinating role, sets policy and provides financial oversight of the organisation. The Union Switzerland Office, based in Geneva, acts as the political convenor for The Union, working at a strategic level to influence global health policy through high-level discussion and partnership.
The Union Headquarters in Paris
2 Rue Jean Lantier
75001 Paris
France
The Union Switzerland Office
Chemin Valmont 224
1260 Nyon
Switzerland
Members of The Union Europe 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 Europe Region is made up of individuals and organisations.
Members in Europe initiated the first dedicated region Scientific Track, held at the Union World Conference on Lung Health. The sessions, developed in partnership with members of The Union’s Europe Region, shared experiences and challenges that are specific to the continent and invited delegates to focus on TB and lung health concerns that are particularly pressing in Europe.
UNION NEWS FROM THE Europe REGION
Lung health community unite in Copenhagen to reaffirm commitment to end tuberculosis and lung disease
Inside the conference programme
Over 250 sessions were delivered during the gathering, as part of the foundation programme…
Using “7-1-7” timeliness metrics and TB survivors to enhance uptake of household contact screening and management
In December 2023, The Union reported early evidence that the adapted 7-1-7 timeliness metric could inject much-needed urgency and energy…
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.
A new chapter for operational research with The Union’s updated guide
In 2009, The Union introduced two groundbreaking approaches to bolster operational research (OR) capabilities in low- and middle-income…
Dr Kalpita Shringarpure's SORT IT journey: From new mother to research leader
Dr Kalpita Shringarpure’s career in public health research began with a spark of curiosity during a one-day operational research…
Building futures through membership
Shaikh Zuha Jabeen, a 23-year-old final year undergraduate medical student, first stepped into a tuberculosis (TB) ward during her…
Strengthening TB Response: Union’s 32nd International Course Wraps Up in Cotonou
The Union’s flagship training course on tuberculosis control marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of its 32nd edition in Cotonou, Benin. Bringing together health professionals from across six countries, the course combined online learning with intensive in-person training, reaffirming the Union’s commitment to strengthening TB response through capacity building and international collaboration.