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The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease is a global scientific organisation working to #EndTB and improve #lunghealth. #NoTobacco #CleanAir.
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📚 Don’t miss the book signing with Maria Smilios, author of THE BLACK ANGELS
13:15–14:00 | Community Connect (Balcony 3)

The book stand will feature all four author titles, including signed copies of John Green’s Everything is Tuberculosis.

Maria will be signing books on site!

#WCLH2025 #EndTB
November 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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A big thank you to our volunteers, without whom #WCLH2025 would not be possible. We appreciate your valuable contribution.
November 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino, Executive Director of The Union, opened #WCLH2025 with powerful words:

“In the face of devastating funding cuts & geopolitical turmoil, we must squeeze every drop of potential from this conference to move the needle & avert any further derailment.”
November 18, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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🌟 We’re honoured to open #WCLH2025.

Join the Opening Session today 09:00–10:00 in the Auditorium (10-12) or online, with Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino, Dr Hans Kluge, John Green, Prof Guy Marks, and community voices Olya Klymenko & Lucas Pucarato.

Start the week inspired!
November 18, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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🌐 Sincere thanks to our Cure, Progress Plus and Progress Sponsors whose support helps make #WCLH2025 possible. Your contribution plays an essential role in shaping this year’s conference experience.
November 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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🌟 Grateful for the support of our Advance Sponsors for the Union World Conference on Lung Health. Your commitment helps advance progress toward a healthier, more equitable world.

Look forward to gathering in Copenhagen soon.
November 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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🫁 This #WorldPneumoniaDay, The Union calls for urgent global action to close gaps in lung health. Pneumonia kills more children under 5 than any other infection - mostly in LMICs. With funding cuts threatening care, coordinated action is vital.
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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🎓 Advance your career and impact in lung health

We are excited to offer a range of Post-Graduate Courses and Workshops at the #WCLH2025 on 18 November in Copenhagen.

📌Details: https://tinyurl.com/37bts3ph
🎯Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3ddpb4wt

#UnionConf #PublicHealth #TB
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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🚭 Meet the Expert at #WCLH2025: Tara Singh Bam
🗓️ 19 Nov | 08:00 – 09:00
Session: Importance of Smoking Cessation in Improving TB Treatment Outcomes

Let’s connect science, policy and action - one conversation at a time.

🎯Register: https://tinyurl.com/5f9n39cr

#UnionConf
November 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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🚨 FREE online course on Drug-Resistant TB for clinicians & programme managers in LMICs.
🎓 4 core modules
🧠 Self-paced
📜 Certificates
🌍 Learn anytime, anywhere
🎥 Hear from the Course Director: https://youtu.be/iNsWzLqZrDw
👉 Start now: https://tinyurl.com/mfpha2p4
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🤝Join us at #WCLH2025 for Meet the Leadership Event

Network with The Union's leaders, incl. Dr. Kavindhran Velen & Dr. Cassandra Kelly-Cirino.

📅 20 Nov | 🕠 17:30–19:00 CET
📍 The Tree House, Bella Center, Copenhagen
🎟️ €150
🎟️ Register: https://tinyurl.com/3ddpb4wt

#UnionConf
November 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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💰 Innovative financing for TB programmes: Maximising resources in line with ambitious targets

This timely symposium at #WCLH2025 explores new ways to generate and sustain TB financing.

📅 18 Nov from 16:45–18:15 CET

🎯Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/5f9n39cr

#UnionConf #EndTB
November 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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💡As global TB R&D funding faces new challenges, how can we keep progress moving?

Join us for this special session at #WCLH2025
📌Sustaining momentum - Collective strategies for advancing TB innovation.
🗓️ 20 Nov
🕓 15:55-17:25 CET
🎯Register: https://tinyurl.com/5f9n39cr
#UnionConf
October 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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🩺 The Union has launched a new free online course: Chest Radiograph Interpretation for Diagnosis of TB in Adults

🎥 Watch Dr Pranay Sinha’s introducing the course: https://youtu.be/5Emzt6ojPic

🔗 Start learning: https://tinyurl.com/yp6hrxpk

#TBdiagnosis #Radiology #MedicalEducation
October 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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🗓️The countdown continues
In exactly 3 weeks, the world’s leading lung health event opens its doors. Do not miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate and create impact in the space where science meets policy.
Book your spot for #WCLH2025.

🎯Register: https://tinyurl.com/5f9n39cr
October 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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📘 Are you working in TB or child health? Join our free online course on managing TB in children & adolescents — self-paced modules + trainer resources.

📍 Ideal for national TB programmes.

👉 Start here: https://shorturl.at/Owreq

#TBtraining #GlobalHealth
October 28, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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📊 The Interpreting chest X-rays in children with presumptive TB course has a 98% satisfaction rate. Join thousands of professionals improving their diagnostic skills.
🎥 Learn from Dr Megan Palmer: https://bit.ly/46IgFAW
#TBtraining #UnionCourses #GlobalHealth
October 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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What progress has been made on Zoonotic TB since the 2017 Roadmap?
🎙️ Join us for a key webinar: After the Roadmap: Where Are We Now?
📅Oct 21 | 11AM EST | 5PM Paris
🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/76cmsemh
📘 Read the Roadmap: https://tinyurl.com/5n6sh99w
October 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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🚨 A gentle reminder that today (18 October) is the last day to avail standard rates for the much-awaited event of the year #WCLH2025. Prices will increase from tomorrow.

Make sure you buy your registration ticket before 23:59 CET.

🎯 Register: https://tinyurl.com/3ddpb4wt
October 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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We are seeking nominations to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors. 

Union members can nominate themselves for a Board role.

If you share our vision and values and are interested in a Board position, please get in touch on [email protected] for more information
October 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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📚 Boost your TB diagnostic skills with a free online course in French 🇫🇷 — focused on chest radiograph interpretation.

- Interactive learning

- Certificate of completion

📍 English version coming soon

📲 Sign up here https://bit.ly/3KyaxCH

#TB #eLearning #UnionCourses
October 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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🌏 Dr Kalpita Shringarpure’s SORT IT journey shows how operational research can effect change.
She is strengthening systems by improving MDR-TB care in Gujarat & mentoring researchers across India.

🔗 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4rx5b7x3
📩 Learn about #SORTIT: [email protected]

October 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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What progress has been made on zoonotic TB since the Roadmap?
🎙️ Join us for a key webinar: After the Roadmap: Where Are We Now?
📅Oct 21 | 11AM EST | 5PM Paris
🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/76cmsemh
📘 Read the Roadmap: https://tinyurl.com/5n6sh99w
October 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Don’t miss out🌍

Standard registration for #WCLH2025 ends in just a few days - on 18 October.

Register now to join the world’s leading Conference on lung health in Copenhagen from 18-21 November.

➡️Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/3ddpb4wt

#EndTB #UnionConf #GlobalHealth
October 6, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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📢Be a Volunteer

The Union warmly invites Danish/EU citizens, or non-EU citizens who already have a work and residence permit for Denmark to volunteer at #WCLH2025.

📌If interested, please fill this form: https://tinyurl.com/tkb6dkxj
🎯Details: https://tinyurl.com/bdwsvvau
October 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM