International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)

16/04/2026

Empowering Communities: Strengthening systems to end TB

We’re looking for partners and community voices working to build capacity, mobilise communities, and address local TB challenges.

From prevention to care and support - your work is critical in strengthening systems that truly serve communities.

Join us at the Union World Conference on Lung Health and help shape solutions that make a difference.

🔗 https://worldlunghealth.org/community-connect/

15/04/2026

🚀 Innovation in public health is taking a bold, unexpected turn.

A new “game-changing” initiative from the Advocacy, Communications and Social Mobilization team at The Union is using a virtual TB-themed escape room to influence health-seeking behaviour, and early results are incredibly promising.

🎮 Instead of traditional awareness campaigns, this interactive experience puts players in real-life scenarios to help them understand barriers to seeking care.

📊 Early insights from beta testing show:
• A 63% increase in recognising cough trivialisation as a serious barrier
• Stronger preference for supportive, hopeful messaging over fear-based approaches
• Greater appreciation for the role of healthcare counselling and community support

The Union believes interactive tools such as this can play a valuable role in addressing persistent gaps in TB awareness and care-seeking, particularly when grounded in behavioural science and user-centred design.

We look forward to continuing to refine this approach and to working with partners to scale effective innovations that support earlier diagnosis and improved access to care.

Full story: https://ow.ly/3jIn50YJYTT

15/04/2026

Host your own session at the Union World Conference on Lung Health 2026

Satellite sessions offer a unique platform to share innovations, present new developments, and lead focused discussions alongside the main programme.

📅 Submission deadline: 27 May 2026 (23:59 CEST)

Bring your work to a global audience. 🔗 https://worldlunghealth.org/satellite-sessions/

14/04/2026

Our latest Zoonotic TB member group webinar is

Decoupling Mycobacterium bovis exposure from infection: Insights from a study of latent TB infection in UK farmers

📅April 27@ 11am EDT/4pm BST/5pm CEST

For more info and to register: https://ow.ly/SRJu50YIgux

Everyone welcome!

14/04/2026

🌍 Community voices belong at the centre of global health

We’re inviting organisations and communities working across TB and lung health to submit a Community Connect Session at the Union World Conference on Lung Health in Rio this November 🇧🇷

Share lived experiences, present community-led evidence, and help shape conversations that matter.

📅 Submissions close: 18 May

🔗 https://worldlunghealth.org/community-connect/

14/04/2026

⏰ Submissions have officially closed

A big thank you to our global community for your incredible contributions.

We look forward to showcasing the work driving progress in lung health worldwide.

More updates coming soon.

13/04/2026

Union members - Please join our Town Hall meetings April 24

Hear from Union leadership & ask questions

11:00 CEST/14:30 India/17:00 Singapore/19:00 Sydney
and
15:30 CEST/09:30 EDT/06:30 PDT/19:00 India/21:30 Singapore

Email membership@theunion.org for info

13/04/2026

🚨 Last chance - symposia submissions close today

This is your opportunity to bring together leading voices and drive conversations that matter in global lung health.

From TB and HIV to environmental risks and innovation - your session could shape the agenda.

📅 Deadline: 13 April, 23:59 CEST

Don’t miss it. Submit now.

🔗 https://worldlunghealth.org/symposia/

12/04/2026

⏰ Final days to submit your work

The deadline for submissions to the Union World Conference on Lung Health 2026 is fast approaching.

This is your last opportunity to share your research, ideas and innovations with a global audience and contribute to shaping the future of lung health.

📅 Deadline: 13 April

🔗 Submit now: https://worldlunghealth.org/

11/04/2026

Final 2 days to submit ⏳

There’s still time to refine your submission for the Union World Conference on Lung Health 2026.

If you need support, our video guide offers practical advice on writing a strong abstract.
Submit by 13 April, 23:59 CEST

https://youtu.be/rs-W9-w5gaI

Satellite sessions remain open until 27 May.

This video explains what reviewers are looking for, and gives examples of abstracts to show what constitutes a good abstract. It provides a check list at the...

10/04/2026

Your work matters - and this is your platform to share it 🌍

Join the Union World Conference on Lung Health 2026 and connect with a global community driving change.

Whether it’s research, programmes or training, your voice belongs here.

⏰ You have 3 days left to submit.

https://worldlunghealth.org/

Satellite sessions remain open until 27 May.

10/04/2026

🌟 Recognising the next generation of lung health leaders

The Early Career Researcher Award highlights outstanding contributions from emerging researchers working to advance lung health.

If you are submitting your work to the Union World Conference on Lung Health 2026, this is an opportunity to gain recognition, visibility and connect with the global research community.

📅 Abstract deadline: 13 April

🔗 Learn more: https://theunion.org/early-career-researcher-award