The IJTLD is the official publication of The Union, and the leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to lung health worldwide. It has more than 21,000 subscribers in 189 countries worldwide. All Union members get online access to the IJTLD. We also publish the open access Public Health Action and IJTLD OPEN.
More infoThe Union World Conference on Lung Health is the world’s largest gathering of clinicians and public health workers, health programme managers, policymakers, researchers and advocates working to end the suffering caused by lung disease. Union members get reduced conference rates.
Read MoreThe Union's scientific sections, working groups, and regional groups, offer members an opportunity to work with others who share the same interests and collaborate on research, publications and projects. They propose sessions and contribute to the planning of the Union World Conference on Lung Health.
More infoThe Union provides educational support to develop clinical expertise, management skills and the ability to discover solutions through research and advocacy. As well as our established series of in-person courses, The Union also offers tailored, custom courses and a series of online open access courses.
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All members get online access to the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, the official publication of The Union. Click below for instructions on how to access the IJTLD.
Member benefits
Shape the future of lung health
The Union's scientific sections and working groups offer members an opportunity to work with others who share the same interests and collaborate on research, publications and projects. They propose sessions and contribute to the planning of the Union World Conference on Lung Health, and influence the future of lung heath through the governance of The Union.
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