Lung health: A critical global concern. The 2025 Union World Conference on Lung Health, held in Copenhagen, Denmark from November 18-21, 2025, brought together the world's leading experts to tackle this pressing issue. This annual event, organized by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), is a pivotal platform for clinicians, public health workers, policymakers, researchers, and advocates. Their shared mission? To alleviate the suffering caused by lung diseases, with a special focus on supporting low- and lower-middle-income populations.
You can find a comprehensive overview of the conference provided by the organizers.
Delving Deeper into the Conference Highlights
For more in-depth coverage, check out these resources:
- TB CAB Weekly Newsletter: Issue #37, dated December 4, 2025.
- TB CAB Weekly Newsletter: Issue #36, dated November 24, 2025.
These newsletters are brought to you by the Global TB Community Advisory Board (TB CAB), with support from Treatment Action Group (TAG) and the European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG).
Additional Key Updates:
- November 27, 2025: Highlights from the 2025 Union World Conference on Lung Health
- November 22, 2025: The Global Fund secured a staggering $11.4 billion in funding, with the United States contributing $4.6 billion.
- November 20, 2025: The Global Fund was seeking $14 billion at its Replenishment Summit, highlighting the risks to progress against HIV, TB, and malaria.
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A Call to Action
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