New strategy to help find more people with TB in Central African Republic
The Union has launched a project to evaluate the effectiveness of a new strategy to find more people with undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB)…
The rationale for cancer to be made a notifiable disease in India
In this Short Communication (to be published in the Q2 issue of PHA), the authors explain why the Ministry of Health in India should…
MESSAGE FROM HER IMPERIAL HIGHNESS CROWN PRINCESS AKISHINO OF JAPAN, HONORARY MEMBER OF THE UNION
Message from Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Akishino of Japan, Honorary Member of The Union:
World TB Day is the…
The rationale for cancer to be made a notifiable disease in India
In this Short Communication (to be published in the Q2 issue of PHA), the authors explain why the Ministry of Health in India should…
TB disability and multimorbidity at the onset of treatment in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Ahead of World TB Day, we present an article that assesses the burden of multimorbidity and the effectiveness of referral pathways…
Evaluating disability, comorbidities and risk factors after TB treatment: an 18–24 month follow-up in China
Ahead of World TB Day, we present an article that assesses disability, comorbidities and risk factors after TB treatment in China.
TB disability and multimorbidity at the onset of treatment in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Ahead of World TB Day, we present an article that assesses the burden of multimorbidity and the effectiveness of referral pathways…
Evaluating disability, comorbidities and risk factors after TB treatment: an 18–24 month follow-up in China
Ahead of World TB Day, we present an article that assesses disability, comorbidities and risk factors after TB treatment in China.
International Women's Day 2025: Nidhi Bansal
Last year, Nidhi Bansal was appointed as Country Director for The Union India Office. Nidhi has worked extensively in India on pressing…
International Women's Day 2025: Prof Katharina Kranzer
Prof Katharina Kranzer was recently appointed as Chair of the Conference Scientific Committee, which develops the scientific programme…
International Women's Day 2025: Dr Rebecca Nantanda
In March 2023, Dr Rebecca Nantanda and two other Union members founded the Childhood Pneumonia Working Group, with the aim to drive…
Union Medal 2024 winner: Dr Razia Kaniz Fatima
At The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2024, Dr Razia Kaniz Fatima received The Union’s highest honour – the Union Medal –…
International Women's Day 2025: Ambition into action
International Women’s Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate all the inspirational women across The Union’s membership, workforce…
Guinea Bissau enhances TB diagnosis in children with training
Participants highly appreciated the course on interpreting chest X-rays, as there is a significant knowledge gap in this area. While the…
Guinea Bissau enhances TB diagnosis in children with training
The NTP plans to extend the training in-country from February 2025.
The Union is proud to see our training materials being…
Guinea Bissau enhances TB diagnosis in children with training
The National TB Programme (NTP) of Guinea Bissau recently utilised The Union's course materials on the interpretation of CXR in children…
Celebrating a year of learning: thank you to our course participants!
Reflecting on the past year, we extend our sincere thanks to the dedicated learners who joined us in our mission to combat…
Scholarship for drug-resistant TB course announced in memory of leading public health physician
A key group within the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) announced the establishment of a…
In conversation with Cassandra
We grabbed five minutes with Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino to learn more about her motivation for becoming our new Executive Director,…
A reflection on 2024
From changing WHO guidelines and identifying key improvements to drug-resistant TB management, to being awarded grants from the Global…
A year in review – evaluating the launch of IJTLD OPEN
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of IJTLD OPEN describes how open access has driven a dramatic increase in visibility.
A year in review – evaluating the launch of IJTLD OPEN
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of IJTLD OPEN describes how open access has driven a dramatic increase in visibility.
Income-related disparity in country TB rates
A new analysis of global tuberculosis (TB) data reveals that lower income countries are disproportionately affected by TB.
The…
"United drive towards a healthier world for all": Union Conference 2024 closing speech
"Honoured guests, distinguished members of The Union and conference delegates, we thank you for your valuable contribution to…