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People everywhere, no matter who they are or where they live, have the right to health
On Human Rights Day 2018, The Union highlights the need for greater political action to ensure people have the human right to health in the fight to end tuberculosis and lung disease.Asia Pacific Mayors Alliance Summit in Singapore reinforces commitment to tobacco control and NCD prevention
The Asia Pacific Cities Alliance for Tobacco Control and NCD Prevention aims to build strong political commitment, identify new partnership opportunities, and devise sustainable, high-impact methods to fight tobacco use and NCDs in the region.The Global Asthma Report 2018
Global Asthma Network (of which The Union is a partner)
The Global Asthma Report 2018 is an 88 page cutting edge State-of-the-Art report, with contributions from 53 experts around the globe. It updates the state of asthma globally, including research data on asthma…
TB research funding reaches new heights but remains insufficient
Report shows investment for tuberculosis research reached an unprecedented high of $772 million in 2017. However, funding for TB research remains insufficient.STREAM Trial expands community engagement for participants in India
The STREAM Stage 2 community advisory board (CAB) in Ahmedabad, India, recently began home visits to provide crucial psychosocial support for STREAM participants and their families, as part of their community engagement activities. These activities form part of the…
Research presented at Union World Conference shows the power of preventive therapy in tackling TB-HIV
On World AIDS Day, we reflect on the importance on preventive therapy in tackling TB-HIV, as highlighted in two studies presented at the 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health.World AIDS Day: Ending the TB-HIV epidemic
Highlighting the work of a project – which The Union is a partner of – measuring the impact of a household-level combined HIV and TB prevention intervention on the burden of TB at population level in South Africa and Zambia."My role gives me an opportunity to make a difference in the world"
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Selma Dar Berger is currently Global Project Portfolio Officer based in Paris.
Originally from India, currently the country with the highest burden of TB in the world, Selma Dar Berger has always been motivated to make a difference in the world.
She…
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The Director's Corner
World AIDS Day: Following the lead of the 2001 High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS
In the last week, leading up to World AIDS Day on 1 December, I have had the privilege to meet with the communities, staff and volunteers working on The Union’s Integrated HIV Care (IHC)…
Tobacco control experts meet ahead of Colombian Congress debate on tobacco taxes
Leading tobacco control experts gathered in Bogatá, Colombia, to discuss tobacco taxationWHO launched new digital platform addressing NCDs
The World Health Organization has today launched a new community-driven platform - the Knowledge Action Portal (KAP)The 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health launches in India
Today in Delhi, The Union is launching the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health which will be held in Hyderabad, India, 30 October – 2 November 2019.World COPD Day 2018 – Never too early, never too late
The Union is supporting World COPD Day to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and improve COPD care throughout the world.World Children’s Day: Angelina’s story shines spotlight on every child’s right to health
Nine-year-old TB survivor Angelina and her mother Janet tell their story challenging stigma and highlighting the urgent call to action for every child to have equal access to healthcare.The Director's Corner
World diabetes day: calling for action against the co-epidemic of TB and diabetes.
A message from José Luis Castro, Executive Director, The Union – November 2018
In September we saw the United Nations convene High-Level Meetings on tuberculosis (TB) and…
World Pneumonia Day – A call for renewed efforts to prevent and treat pneumonia
The Union – as part of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) - calls for renewed efforts to prevent and treat pneumonia.WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health
The Union joined a ‘call for urgent action’ at the World Health Organization Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health calling to reduce the number of deaths a year due to air pollution from 7 million by two thirds by 2030.A week of scientific news at the 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health
An unprecedented scientific programme took centre stage last week in The Hague.Europe track session explores tuberculosis in migrants in Europe
The first ever Europe Track of the Union World Conference was held in 2018, started with a session discussing tuberculosis (TB) in migrants in Europe.The 2018 Union awards recognise significant achievement from across the globe
Every year The Union presents awards at the Union World Conference on Lung Health. The awards are an important and valued way to recognise the work being conducted by those dedicated to lung health around the world.
This year six awards were presented, honouring…
Action is needed by world leaders to end TB
On the opening day of the 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health, The Union and the TB community have called for world leaders to step forward in the fight to end tuberculosis (TB).
Under the conference theme of Declaring Our Rights: Social and Political…
Union launches field guide for the management of drug-resistant tuberculosis
The Union has launched a new technical resource on drug-resistant tuberculosis management.The Union applauds world leaders’ commitment to action against zoonotic tuberculosis
The Union applauds the inclusion of bovine and zoonotic TB within the UN political declaration. We urge national health leaders to implement the recommendations of the Roadmap for Zoonotic Tuberculosis.Indian President launches TB seal campaign
The President of India has inaugurated the 69th TB Seal Campaign of Tuberculosis Association of India. Since 1904, lung health associations have raised millions of dollars in funds for lung diseases by selling Christmas TB seals.
The seals will be on display during…
Royal guests to attend the 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health
Her Imperial Highness Princess Akishino of Japan, and Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of The Netherlands will both attend the 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health taking place in The Hague, The Netherlands, from 24 – 27 October.
The royal guests will first…