The Union welcomes the WHO's recognition of TB alongside other pathogens as priority for R&D
The Union welcomes the WHO’s Priority Pathogen Report, released today, highlighting drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) as a priority for research and development in the battle against AMR.
Breakthrough research linking diabetes and TB infection to be announced at the 48th Union World Conference on Lung Health in Guadalajara (PDF 153 KB)
Conference to be opened by the Mexican Secretary of Health, Dr José Narro Robles and feature address by H.E. Dr Tabaré Ramón Vázquez Rosas, President of Uruguay
The Union welcomes major finance firms’ pledge of public support for tobacco control
On World No Tobacco Day, The Union welcomes the announcement from 53 leading finance firms that today affirmed their public support for international efforts to reduce tobacco use under the WHO FCTC.
Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) issues five key points, critical to addressing tuberculosis epidemic (PDF 125 KB)
In support of World TB Day, 24 March, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) urges action on five united strategies to ensure the aim of ending tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 becomes achievable, despite new and emerging challenges.
The 48th Union World Conference on Lung Health in Guadalajara, Mexico launched ahead of World TB Day (PDF 93 KB)
Mexican footballer Andrés Guardado announced as Conference Ambassador - The 48th Union World Conference on Lung Health, to be held at the Expo Guadalajara Convention Centre in Guadalajara, Mexico, on 11-14 October this year
Statement from The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) on Bedaquiline access, India (PDF 281 KB)
Drug-resistant TB is one of the most terrible diseases that any person can ever face. The health system must do everything in its power to provide access to effective treatments for every patient.