The IJTLD
The IJTLD is the leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to lung health worldwide.
We welcome submissions on basic, translational, clinical, epidemiological and programmatic research relevant to the Union’s mission to find health solutions for these conditions.
Public Health Action
Public Health Action aims to disseminate the latest operational research on health systems, public health and disease control.
We have recently expanded the scope of PHA to provide coverage of relevant areas of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
IJTLD Open
IJTLD Open is The Union's Open Access journal for the latest research on infectious diseases, including TB and non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM), along with the role of risk factors and comorbidities.
We welcome submissions on the development of diagnostics and treatments for the prevention, management and control of respiratory diseases.
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.
Fast-Track Articles
In order to share scientific research of immediate concern as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking the publication of certain accepted articles from the IJTLD and PHA and publishing them in full on our website, prior to their publication in the Journals. Read fast-track articles:
Critical changes to services for TB patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
Originally available as a preprint, this article was subsequently published in the May 2020 issue of the IJTLD.
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Tackling the threat of COVID-19 in Africa: an urgent need for practical planning
Originally available as a preprint, this article was subsequently published in the May 2020 issue of the IJTLD.
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Monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa: focusing on health facility admissions and deaths
Originally available as a preprint, this article was subsequently published in the May 2020 issue of the IJTLD.
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Adapting a TB contact investigation strategy for COVID-19
Originally available as a preprint, this article was subsequently published in the May 2020 issue of the IJTLD.
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Impact of COVID-19 on tuberculosis control in China
Originally available as a preprint, this article was subsequently published in the May 2020 issue of the IJTLD.
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Impact of the global COVID-19 outbreak on the management of other communicable diseases
To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…