WHO @ The Union World Conference on Lung Health

WHO is participating in The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2026 taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 17–20 November 2026.

WHO will take this opportunity to present its latest epidemiological, scientific, and normative work related to tuberculosis (TB). WHO will organize three major events on TB strategic priorities and will play a key role in several sessions at the conference.

Dates and times

17–20 November 2026

Brasília Time (UTC−3)

Conference venue

The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2026 will take place at the Windsor Convention & Expo Center, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Registration

Participation in IUSTI 2026 is by registration only. Please register here.

Agenda

WHO is convening three major events as listed below, and will play a key role in several other sessions at the conference. Download the brochure WHO programme highlights at The Union World Conference eon Lung Health 2026. Key highlights are outlined below, and the full online conference programme is available here. 

Sunday, 15 November 2026 | 08:30–18:00 | Windsor Barra Hotel, Avenida Lucio Costa, 2630, Rio de Janeiro | Organized by WHO

The WHO End TB Strategy Summit of the Highest TB Burden Countries and Countries on the Global TB Watch List will bring together country representatives, partners and WHO to exchange views on the latest WHO TB guidance and share experiences and strategies for scaling up a sustainable TB response in an evolving political and financial landscape. The Summit will also provide a platform to reflect on the future of the global TB response beyond 2030 and gather perspectives to inform the development of WHO’s post-2030 TB strategy.

Tuesday, 17 November 2026 | 15:10–18:25 | Windsor Convention & Expo Center – Asia II | Online programme | Organized by WHO

The WHO Global #EndTB Symposium 2026 will showcase key findings from the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2026, highlight the latest advances in TB prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and discuss priorities for accelerating progress towards ending TB by 2030. The symposium will also provide a platform to shape the WHO post-2030 global TB strategy and future global TB efforts.

Tuesday, 18 November 2026 | 15:00–18:00 | Windsor Convention & Expo Center – Capri I | Organized by WHO

This WHO expert consultation will support the development of the post-2030 global TB strategy by gathering technical input on priorities, goals and strategic approaches for the next phase of the global TB response. Discussions will explore future challenges, opportunities and innovations, while helping to shape an evidence-informed roadmap for accelerating progress towards ending TB beyond 2030.