Our work on lung health and NCDs
The Union calls for policies and actions that contribute to improved lung health globally. We promote the importance of poverty reduction and address the social determinants of health to improve health outcomes worldwide.
The Union's priority areas are:
The Global Asthma Network
In collaboration with the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood, The Union founded the Global Asthma Network (GAN) which published The Global Asthma Report 2018, an 88 page cutting edge State-of-the-Art report, with contributions from 53 experts around the globe.
Lung Health Union News
Union South-East Asia Region Conference makes significant progress in challenging circumstances
The 3rd Conference of The Union South East Asia Region in Kathmandu, Nepal (26-27 May), marked some historic gains in the fight against…
World Lung Cancer Day: 1 August
Today, on World Lung Cancer Day, we honour and support those among us and across the globe who have been affected by lung cancer, one of…
The Director’s Corner
A message from José Luis Castro on World Lung Cancer Day, 1 August
Today, on World Lung Cancer Day, we honour and support those…
The Director’s Corner
Refugees and migrants do not cause health crises
A message from José Luis Castro for World Refugee Day, 20 June 2016
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The Director’s Corner
The Union’s world conference draws on historic legacy to bring collaborative thinking to Liverpool
A message from José Luis…
The Director’s Corner
President Obama and Prime Minister Modi underline importance of MDR-TB
A message from José Luis Castro
Last week,…
The adult and child lung health section
Recently, this group of Union members collaborated with The Union’s Director of Lung Health to create The Union’s Strategic Plan for Lung Health 2020-2025. Two broad themes emerged as priorities: lung health across the life course; and lung health and well-being after TB.
Linked to the Strategic Plan, the section organised popular member webinars on ‘Lungs past and future: recognising and treating respiratory disease arising in early life’ and ‘Post TB lung disease – current state of the science.’
Lung health publications
The Union’s Director of Lung Health
BEING PART OF THE UNION IS BEING PART OF A MOVEMENT. A MOVEMENT FOCUSED ON ADVANCING SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY.