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
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.
The latest Union news about COVID-19
Union statement on World Health Organization funding
The Union today expressed its indignation at the decision by US President Trump to announce the suspension of its funding of the World…
Sustaining essential healthcare in Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic
To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…
How to demystify COVID-19 and reduce social stigma
To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…
Face masks – a sustainable measure to mitigate COVID-19
To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…
African Union of Consumers appeals to governments and health specialists to protect Africa from the devastating consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
A press release, issued by The Union’s Daouda Adam, Chairperson of the African Union of Consumers (AUC) on behalf of the organisation,…
Collaboration in TB and COVID-19 control in Moscow
To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…
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.
