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:
IJTLD CRD
Launching in 2026, IJTLD CRC is The Union's new Open Access journal for the latest research on chronic respiratory diseases.
We welcome submissions on the development of diagnostics and treatments for the care, management and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory disease.
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
The Director’s Corner
The Union World Conference on Lung Health as critical as ever
A message from José Luis Castro
Registration is open for…
Accelerating implementation through partnership: the Union Africa Region Conference, 10-13 July 2017
The Union Africa region is 50 years old. The first Union Africa Region conference was held in Accra, Ghana in 1967, and the 20th…
Webinar: how can we generate stronger action against non-communicable diseases?
At the 70th World Health Assembly held in May 2017 a firm commitment was made by governments to generate stronger action against the non…
World Environment Day: announcing Vital Strategies’ scientific sessions on air pollution at The Union World Conference on Lung Health
On World Environment Day we highlight the work of Union affiliate Vital Strategies (VS) and Dr Thomas Matte, VS Vice President for…
The Union at the 70th World Health Assembly, Geneva
As the 70th World Health Assembly (WHA) concludes, The Union looks to the new leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO) to guide…
Union intervention at the 70th World Health Assembly on health of refugees and migrants
Member States attending the World Health Assembly today discussed a report on promoting the health of refugees and migrants, and…
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
Lung health expert and Union member
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