International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)

Here is a piece you may have missed in the build up to #UnionConf2024. Prof Guy Marks, President of The Union, argues that we need a course correction on the strategy for ending tuberculosis in Open Access Government: https://lnkd.in/e4iDS97T #EndTB #GlobalHealth

👩⚕️ The Union’s blended format includes online and in-person sessions, allowing health care professionals to connect with expert faculty and gain hands-on TB service experience. 🎥 Watch Dr Dlodlo discuss the in-person sessions of the Principles for TB Care and Prevention course.

📽️Replay. Reflect. Revisit. All #UnionConf2024 broadcasted sessions are available on demand. Take the time to explore presentations and discussions at your convenience—wherever you are, whenever you like. ⏳Available until 31 March 2025, ensuring you won’t miss out on the invaluable insights shared during the conference. 🔓Access through #UnionConf2024 App.

📢Deadline for Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Tobacco Control Awards is around the corner Time is running out to put in your nominations for the 🏆Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards for Global Tobacco Control. You have only until 🎯Monday, 25 November. The awards will be presented at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin on 23 June 2025, celebrating the significant strides organisations have made in implementing tobacco control policies. Government or non-governmental organisations (NGO) will highlight the implementation of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and six proven World Health Organization MPOWER policies. 📌Details: https://lnkd.in/gpfziTWw #tobaccocontrol #publichealth

🏆 Want to know which Christmas Seals were 2024 prize winners? The Christmas Seals Exhibition and Contest honours a 120-year campaign to raise funds for lung health. In one of the Union Conference's most colourful traditions, Union members, conference delegates and the public vote for their favourite seals. There were six fantastic seals on display at #UnionConf2024, and the winners were... 🥁 🥉 3rd prize went to Taiwan Anti-Tuberculosis Association 🥈 2nd prize went to Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association 🥇 1st prize went to Korean National Tuberculosis Association Thank you and congratulations to all the entries! Read more about this year's seals: https://lnkd.in/gGt9zBZ

Each year, The Union trains 3,500 healthcare professionals across 180 countries with 350 hours of essential training—helping them provide quality care and manage impactful TB programmes. We’re excited to announce our 2025 course catalogue! 📢 Discover our upcoming online and international courses here: https://lnkd.in/enJzJHEw

👏#UnionConf2024 has officially concluded. We sincerely thank all delegates, speakers, chairs, sponsors and community for your contributions and insights🙌 Let’s keep the momentum going as we work together toward a future free of #TB and a healthier world for all☀️

🎉The #UnionConf2024 Closing Session will start at 15:40 – 16:40 WITA in Mangupura. Please join us as we reflect on this week’s achievements, celebrate progress, and look toward the future of global lung health💫

From expert insights to community-driven solutions, this year’s conference showcased why The Union World Conference on Lung Health is an unparalleled platform for collaboration and innovation. 📽️Watch our video to witness the impact—and don’t miss the Closing Session from 15:40 – 16:40 WITA in Mangupura.

💫Wrap up #UnionConf2024 with key takeaways and insights from this week’s impactful sessions, highlighting progress and future directions in lung health at our Rapporteur Session starting at 14:30 – 15:30 WITA in Mangupura. See you there👋