Tackling TB and COVID-19: US leadership is needed on global health, now more than ever
In the lead up to World TB Day, an article in PHA calls for increased funding and renewed leadership to coordinate the global fight…
Tackling TB and COVID-19: US leadership is needed on global health, now more than ever
In the lead up to World TB Day, an article in PHA calls for increased funding and renewed leadership to coordinate the global fight…
The Union partners with LSHTM and the University of Cape Town to announce the Stephen Lawn Memorial Lecture 2021
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), together with the University of Cape Town and The Union, pays tribute to…
Impact of influenza A co-infection with COVID-19
This study reports on the rate of co-infection with influenza A in a cohort of COVID-19 patients and its impact on the clinical course…
Impact of influenza A co-infection with COVID-19
This study reports on the rate of co-infection with influenza A in a cohort of COVID-19 patients and its impact on the clinical course…
Indonesia’s Capital City Jakarta commits to tobacco control
Convening 229 participants, Jakarta’s provincial government held a virtual inter-departmental seminar on 18 February to enhance a whole…
A positive COVID-19 test is associated with high mortality in RR-TB-HIV patients
The authors investigate the potential impact of COVID-19 on people with RR-TB.
Union launches new tobacco control implementation resource
The Tobacco Control Implementation Hub is a one-stop shop for tobacco control policy implementation and enforcement resources.
Community-based TB testing as an essential part of TB recovery plans in the COVID-19 era
The authors highlight the use of community testing as a means of addressing the impact of COVID-19 on TB diagnosis.
Announcing the 52nd Union World Conference on Lung Health
The Union World Conference will take place from 19-22 October. Wherever you are in the world, join us to know, share and act to find…
Indonesian District rejects industry calls to weaken tobacco control policies
The Union congratulates the Kulon Progo District Government in Indonesia, for rejecting calls from the tobacco industry affiliated…
Flying during the COVID-19 pandemic
Science-based guidance on reducing the risks of flying during the pandemic, from Union experts.
TB research amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…
Mortality of TB-COVID-19 coinfection in India
To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…
Indonesian Minister commits to support tobacco control initiatives
On Wednesday 30 December, Union Grantee, the Indonesian Children Protection Agency (LPAI), met virtually with the Coordinating Minister…
Pakistan region makes critical progress in tobacco control sustainability
Located in northwest Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtoonkwhaa (KP) has traditionally been known as one of the country’s most important tobacco…
5th APCAT Summit unites leaders on NCDs and tobacco during COVID-19
The 5th APCAT Asia Pacific Summit of Mayors brought leaders together to share their insights and exchange experiences of the COVID-19…
Paraguay tightens tobacco control with critical smokefree policies
The President of Paraguay, Mario Abdo Benítez, has approved Decree Number 4624, which officially bans the use of both traditional…
Tobacco use and quitting behaviour during COVID-19 lockdown
A survey has revealed that nearly two thirds of tobacco users reported an intention to quit smoking during lockdown in Chennai, India.…
Groundbreaking paper documents history of tobacco promotion in Indian television and cinema
Union experts co-author an important new study “Tobacco imagery in entertainment media: evolution of tobacco-free movies and television…
Indonesia: Leveraging COVID compliance to catalyse tobacco control
Spearheaded by The Union, two Indonesian cities are simultaneously tackling the COVID-19 virus and tobacco control violations by…
The latest TB R&D developments must pave the way for greater investment
Last week saw critical announcements on tuberculosis research and development, which show important progress in the field. The Union…
Statement on TB in migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Union’s TB and Migration working group has released a statement stressing that there must not be neglect of TB among migrants during…
Union Achiever
Carrie Tudor is the TB Project Director with the International Council of Nurses, and was recently appointed as the new Chair…