APRC 2026: 10th Asia Pacific Region Conference of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

APRC 2026: 10th Asia Pacific Region Conference of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease is organized by International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) and will be held from Feb 04 - 07, 2026 at Samyan Mitrtown Hall, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, Thailand.

Description:
The theme of APRC 2026, "Transforming Lung Health and Creating a Future Free of Tuberculosis through Research, Innovation, and Networking," embodies our commitment to fostering global cooperation, sharing cutting-edge research, and driving meaningful action to combat tuberculosis and lung diseases.

This conference will feature world-renowned speakers and leading experts who will deliver plenary lectures and discussions covering:

• Tuberculosis research and treatment innovations
• Emerging respiratory infectious diseases
• Universal health coverage and access to care
• Environmental and societal impacts on lung health
• Breakthroughs in non-communicable respiratory diseases, including asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and interstitial lung disease

With over 1,000 experts and delegates expected from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, APRC 2026 will provide a dynamic platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and actionable solutions that shape the future of lung health worldwide.

Key Topics:
Topics in Tuberculosis

• Tuberculosis epidemiology : Global and regional situation
• End TB strategies
• National tuberculosis control program
• Public – Private Mixed in Tuberculosis control
• Advance diagnostic techniques
• New technologies for drug susceptibility testing
• New drugs for drug resistant tuberculosis
• Shorter than 6 month regimen for drug susceptible tuberculosis
• Treatment of drug resistant tuberculosis
• Post TB sequelae
• Interventional management of post TB sequelae
• Tuberculosis preventive therapy
• Infection control of tuberculosis
• Health economics in tuberculosis control
• Anti-smoking campaign and E-cigarettes control
• AI in tuberculosis care

Topics in Lung Disease

• COPD
• Asthma
• Bronchiectasis
• Pulmonary intervention management in TB care
• Critical care
• Sleep disorder
• Pulmonary vascular disease
• Lung cancer
• Other respiratory infection