A bright future for the IJTLD
We believe it is vital that the IJTLD continues to adapt and improve how we communicate knowledge about TB and…
Timor-Leste Raises Tobacco Taxes
On 15th December 2021, Timor-Leste determined that it would increase tax on tobacco products, effective January 2022. The excise tax…
Air conditioners, airborne infection prevention and air pollution in buildings in New Delhi
COVID-19 and poor air quality is leading to increased use of mechanical ventilation, but the authors of this article question how…
Air conditioners, airborne infection prevention and air pollution in buildings in New Delhi
COVID-19 and poor air quality is leading to increased use of mechanical ventilation, but the authors of this article question how…
Evaluation of screening international travellers for COVID-19
The authors have monitored post-arrival screening for COVID-19 to evaluate its effectiveness. The preprint is free to read.
Evaluation of screening international travellers for COVID-19
The authors have monitored post-arrival screening for COVID-19 to evaluate its effectiveness. The preprint is free to read.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance announces a 12% increase in tobacco excise tax and prices for 2022
On 13 December, the Ministry of Finance Indonesia announced that both tobacco excise tax and minimum retail prices will increase by an…
Opportunities to prevent and manage undernutrition to amplify efforts to end TB
High rates of undernutrition are a key driver of the TB epidemic. In this mini review (to be published in the January issue of IJTLD)…
Opportunities to prevent and manage undernutrition to amplify efforts to end TB
High rates of undernutrition are a key driver of the TB epidemic. In this mini review (to be published in the January issue of IJTLD)…
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…
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…
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…
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.