1,060,000
TB incidence in Indonesia in 2022
31,000
drug-resistant TB incidence in Philippines in 2022
13,600
deaths from TB in Vietnam in 2022
Members of The Union Asia Pacific 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 Asia Pacific Region is made up of close to 400 individuals and organisations.
Our work in Asia Pacific
The 9th Asia Pacific Region Conference of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (APRC 2024), will take place from 26 – 29 April 2024 at Taipei International Convention Centre in Taipei, Taiwan. With the theme of “Shaping a Safer World through high-quality holistic healthcare”, the program will include the fields of tuberculosis, emerging respiratory infectious disease, universal health coverage and environmental factors on communicable disease (especially tuberculosis) and non-communicable disease, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and interstitial lung disease.
For more information, please visit the conference website www.aprc2024.org
UNION NEWS FROM THE Asia pacific REGION
Indonesian District rejects industry calls to weaken tobacco control policies
The Union congratulates the Kulon Progo District Government in Indonesia, for rejecting calls from the tobacco industry affiliated…
Indonesian Minister commits to support tobacco control initiatives
On Wednesday 30 December, Union Grantee, the Indonesian Children Protection Agency (LPAI), met virtually with the Coordinating Minister…
5th APCAT Summit unites leaders on NCDs and tobacco during COVID-19
The 5th APCAT Asia Pacific Summit of Mayors brought leaders together to share their insights and exchange experiences of the COVID-19 crisis, particularly in relation to tobacco control and NCD prevention.
Indonesia: Leveraging COVID compliance to catalyse tobacco control
Spearheaded by The Union, two Indonesian cities are simultaneously tackling the COVID-19 virus and tobacco control violations by embedding smokefree monitoring into sanitation inspections.
Urgent call for continuity of TB services during the COVID-19 pandemic in China
Our survey revealed that COVID-19 led to a significant disruption in TB diagnosis and care at major hospitals throughout China. We urgently call for additional investment directed toward improving the availability of diagnostics and therapeutics such that equitable access to care can be maintained during times of crisis.
Myanmar adopts measure preventing tobacco industry interference in health policy
The Union congratulates Myanmar’s Ministry of Health and Sports (MOHS) for implementing a Code of Conduct that restricts staff and…