A landmark decision, Mexican Congress approves key amendments to National Tobacco Control Law
On 14 December, after extensive debate in the Parliament, the Mexican Senate approved unanimously the most important amendment to the…
Asia Pacific Mayors commit to stronger action against tobacco to prevent NCDs and lung diseases at sixth APCAT summit
The sixth Asia Pacific Summit of Mayors on 7 December— “Together we bring health solutions”—convened over 800 delegates from 130 cities…
Treatment outcomes in people with tuberculosis in Uzbekistan
The Centre for Operational Research at The Union, led by Ajay Kumar and Anthony Harries, collaborated with the World Health…
Reflections on the ‘Other COP’ – Progress on Tobacco Control Despite COVID and Industry Attacks
Gan Quan, The Union's Director of Tobacco Control, looks back at COP9 for Health Policy Watch.
Lifetime burden of disease due to incident tuberculosis
New study finds the consequences of post-tuberculosis adds substantially to the disease burden caused by tuberculosis. The Centre for…
Memorable and successful virtual #UnionConf
The 52nd Union World Conference on Lung Health took place virtually from 19-22 October and it was an engaging and eye-opening…
Memorable and successful virtual #UnionConf
The 52nd Union World Conference on Lung Health took place virtually from 19-22 October and it was an engaging and eye-opening…
Down syndrome and COVID-19, a combination with a poor prognosis
The authors of this Letter assess the impact of COVID-19 on a series of patients with Down syndrome. The preprint is free to read.
Down syndrome and COVID-19, a combination with a poor prognosis
The authors of this Letter assess the impact of COVID-19 on a series of patients with Down syndrome. The preprint is free to read.
The Union Congratulates Myanmar on Adoption of Standardised Tobacco Packaging.
On 12 October Myanmar’s Ministry of Health (MOH) announced the adoption of standardised packaging—also known as plain packaging—on all…
F.D.A. Ruling on Vuse E-Cigarettes Will Likely Hinder Public Health, Hurt Kids
British American Tobacco (BAT) and its American unit, R.J. Reynolds, are undoubtedly having a very good week, but the same cannot be…
The Union Statement on WHO Global TB Report 2021
"COVID-19 vaccine inequity and the failure to come up with a vaccine for tuberculosis are two sides of the same coin - a devaluation of…
Launch of the IJTLD Clinical Standards for Lung Health
A Standard prescribes a widely accepted level of diagnosis and care, which guides all healthcare providers and clinicians in…
Annual consumption of parenteral antibiotics in a tertiary hospital of Nepal, 2017–2019: a cross-sectional study
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
High success and low recurrence with shorter treatment regimen for multidrug-resistant TB in Nepal
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
Incidence of healthcare-associated infections with invasive devices and surgical procedures in Nepal
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
Annual consumption of parenteral antibiotics in a tertiary hospital of Nepal, 2017–2019: a cross-sectional study
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
High success and low recurrence with shorter treatment regimen for multidrug-resistant TB in Nepal
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
Incidence of healthcare-associated infections with invasive devices and surgical procedures in Nepal
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
A bold new future for the IJTLD
The IJTLD is changing for a bold new future. Read about how we are adapting the Journal in an Editorial for the October issue. The…
A bold new future for the IJTLD
The IJTLD is changing for a bold new future. Read about how we are adapting the Journal in an Editorial for the October issue. The…
COVID Response to save lives in Myanmar
In Myanmar, The Union established the COVID-19 Response Programme in 29 Union project sites to prevent the severity of disease, mitigate…
Prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a tertiary hospital in Nepal
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
Low yield but high levels of multidrug resistance in urinary tract infections in a tertiary hospital, Nepal
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.