Working in a safe, secure environment isn't a given in many places across India. For example, poor conditions in India's mines mean workers are regularly exposed to silica dust leading to silicosis, a chronic disease of the lungs. Unfortunately, for many poor migrant workers, it's a risk they are willing to take.

Awareness to Action through Multi-Channel Advocacy for Effective Tobacco Control in India: Capacity Building in Five Indian States.

The Union South-East Asia Office (USEA) was pleasantly surprised when a delegation of several French parliamentarians and civil society representatives decided to stop by its New Delhi office on 8 February to learn more about USEA and its TB control activities, particularly Project Axshya.

43rd Union World Conference on Lung Health

Date: 13 - 17 November 2012
Location : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Theme: Driving sustainability through mutual responsibility
Programme (PDF 2.4 MB)

Description:

The theme of the 43rd Union World Conference on Lung Health reflects the need for innovative finance and quality assurance mechanisms to ensure a sustainable health response.  It emphasises the mutual responsibility of donors, government, civil society organisations and affected communities, policy-makers, researchers, and implementers for achieving common goals.

The Venue:

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
50088 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
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Website: www.worldlunghealth.org
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