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  • Press enquiries & credentials

    • Press enquiries

      Questions from the media should be directed to the Union Communications team at press@theunion.org.

       

      Press credentials

      Working journalists are welcome to request press credentials to cover the Union World Conference on Lung Health…

  • 2019 at a glance

    We look back at some of the highlights from The Union’s activities during 2019. , Photo credits: Steve Forrest, Will Boase, Javier Galeano, Marcus Rose, The Union Office in Myanmar, The Union Asia Pacific Office, and The Union North America Region

  • Advocacy

    The Union is a founding partner of the Global TB Caucus, an international network of more than 2,500 Members of Parliament in over 150 countries, dedicated to ending TB through strengthening health systems. To date, members have launched 53…

  • 2018 at a glance

    We look back at some of the highlights from The Union’s activities during 2018. , Photo credits: UN Web TV, Steve Forrest, Marcus Rose, Will Boase, Javier Galeano, courtesy of The Union’s Zoonotic TB Sub-section, The Union Office in Myanmar.

  • Careers

    L’Union a obtenu un financement de l’Agence Française de Développement pour la mise en œuvre du projet CETA. Pour la mise en œuvre de ce projet il est prévu des visites régulières dans les pays impliqués dans le projet CETA ainsi que la…

  • 2017 at a glance

    We look back at some of the highlights from The Union’s activities during 2017. , Photo credits: Will Boase, Javier Galeano, Steve Forrest, Aditi Sharma, Courtesy of the Shenzhen Center for Non-Communicable Disease Control, Jan Schmidt-Whitley, Dasha Burns, David Andoh, Marcus Rose, Gustavo Sóñora, World Health Organization.

  • 2016 at a glance

    We look back at some of the highlights from The Union’s activities during 2016.

  • Silent Epidemic: a call to action against child tuberculosis

    These images show part of an exhibition telling the stories of children and families in Benin and Uganda, where Union projects are trying to find new ways to beat childhood TB.

  • Cured: A celebration of life after MDR- and XDR-TB

    Cured is an exhibition of photographs depicting the everyday lives of people who have one thing in common – they all had multidrug-resistant (MDR-) or extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) and were cured.

  • Myanmar adopts measure preventing tobacco industry interference in health policy

    The Union congratulates Myanmar’s Ministry of Health and Sports for implementing a Code of Conduct that restricts staff and officials from meeting with tobacco industry representatives.

  • Resource reprioritisation amid competing health risks for TB and COVID-19

    Letter to the editors of the IJTLD that highlights health care responses to COVID-19 that might help TB care in the longer term.

  • “UCAP has been buzzing with energy. This year’s conference is online, giving us huge opportunities to reach more people”

    Rhea Lobo is a tuberculosis survivor, member of The Union's Community Advisory Panel, and an international award-winning filmmaker.

  • Scientific Sections and Working Groups

    Union Members share their thoughts on the benefits of being a part of a specific scientific section within The Union.

  • Spotlight: The Zoonotic TB Sub-section

    Former Chair of The Union’s Zoonotic TB Sub-section, and Professor at Centre for Control and Prevention of Zoonoses, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

  • Union Members: Regional Activities

    • Union region conferences, organised by the members and other partners, are held regularly. These events provide an opportunity to present region-specific research, discuss innovative local programmes and offer training targeted to regional needs.

      Other activities are…

    • Find out more about the regional organisations with are members of The Union.

    • Members in Europe initiated the first dedicated region Scientific Track, held at the Union World Conference on Lung Health. The sessions, developed in partnership with members of The Union’s Europe Region, shared experiences and challenges that are specific to the continent…

    • The Union’s members work together to organise regional scientific conferences bringing together experts to focus on topics of importance to public health in the region. These events provide an opportunity to present region-specific research, discuss innovative local…

    • Union Members discuss the benefits they find from being part of a specific region within The Union.

  • Stand in Union - Join the movement today

    • Shape the future of lung health: Join a scientific section and work with other members to change lung health, impact policies, and champion change. Join forces to create change locally: Coordinate with members in your region to develop…
    • Knowledge sharing at an international level: Members benefit from reduced registration rates at the Union World Conference, and they organise regional conferences to fight lung health challenges locally. Enhance your continuous learning: Members…
    • Guide scientific research through debate: Lead on webinars or workshops to profile and share your work with others, support their growth and create a shared learning experience. Become a thought leader: Members are supported to co-author essential technical…

    • Membership to The Union means you are part of something bigger, a global force and movement of like-minded individuals who champion change for a better future in lung health.

      Join as an Individual

      Any interested individual may join The Union to support its…

    • Any organisation that shares the vision and goals of The Union may apply to become an organisation member, and benefit from:

      A package of individual memberships for your staff  Recognition on The Union website. See our current organisation…

    • Members who are able to make an additional contribution on top of their membership fee to support The Union are recognised as Benefactor members.

      Silver: Annual donation of €500 – 999

      Gold: Annual donation of €1,000 – 1,999

      Platinum…

  • Join The Union

    Shape the future of lung health , Member of The Union and serves on The Union's Ethics Advisory Group , Members join forces to create change locally and globally

  • Professor Sir Alimuddin Zumla wins the prestigious 2020 Mahathir Science Award

    The Union is delighted to share the news that Professor Sir Alimuddin Zumla, Union Medal winner, supporter and friend of The Union, has been awarded the prestigious 2020 Mahathir Science Award.

  • Member Highlight: Adult and Child Lung Health Section

    • The Union’s Adult and Child Lung Health Section focusses on the following areas of interest:

      Adult Lung Health: including pneumonia, asthma, COPD, air pollution, occupational lung disease and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) Child Lung Health: Childhood TB, HIV,…

    • Most recently, the section collaborated closely 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.…

    • This working group conducts research, investigates strategies and raises awareness amongst healthcare workers and policy makers on post-TB lung health. The group played a key role in the first International Post-TB Symposium, which took place at Stellenbosch University, South…

    • The Union founded the Global Asthma Network (GAN), and this working group collaborated on the Global Asthma Report 2018. The Lung Health Department will work with the ACLH section to engage with major international guideline/strategy initiatives including the Global…

    • Recently, the group reviewed national policies for 38 high burden countries on TB preventive treatment and screening, including among pregnant women living with HIV. They provided technical support to countries considering potential safety of intermittent preventive therapy…

    • The Air Pollution and Lung Health Working Group serves as a community of practice sharing information about air pollution, lung health science, policy and advocacy.

      The group launched a clean air advocacy initiative, Inspire: Health Advocates for Clean Air – a…

    • Find out more about the benefits of Union membership and join now.

  • The Union Christmas Seals Exhibition and Contest calls for designs

    Each year, The Union hosts The Union Christmas Seals Exhibition and Contest, inviting its Heritage and Organisational members to submit their designs.

  • Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the detection of TB in Shanghai, China

    Letter to the editors of the IJTLD describing a significant decline in TB detection during the COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai – highlighting the need for improved programmes to minimise the impact of any future lockdown on the control of TB.…

  • The Union starts a Wave Money platform to support people with MDR-TB during the COVID-19 pandemic

    In Myanmar, The Union has set up a ‘Wave Money’ platform to transfer financial support to people via mobile phone or through local agents, helping people unable to use automated teller machines.

  • Our Impact: The Union and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals

    "By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases." , By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being. , Strengthen the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate.

  • Sharing expertise: The Union’s technical assistance

    Our goal is to provide assistance that addresses both national priorities and international standards, policies and objectives.

    The Union’s focus is on working hand-in-hand, in partnership with the country.

  • Air quality

    • Tackling the impact of air pollution to help improve lung health is a strategic goal for The Union’s Department of Lung Health.

      The Union, together with FIRS and partners, has launched Inspire: Health Advocates for Clean Air. Run in conjunction with The Union’s…