Analysis of mesothelioma cases and National Cancer Registry data to assess asbestos exposure in India
An article in a forthcoming issue of PHA assesses the number of cases of mesothelioma to highlight the dangers of asbestos use in India…
IJTLD OPEN has launched
The Union has launched the first issue of IJTLD OPEN – a fully-compliant, open access journal to enhance our coverage of tuberculosis (…
Nutritional acquired immunodeficiency (N-AIDS) a key driver of TB Pandemic
One in five incident TB cases were attributable to malnutrition, more than double the number attributed to HIV/AIDS. Like HIV/AIDS,…
Using timeliness metrics for household contact tracing and TB preventive therapy in the private sector, India
A forthcoming article in an issue of IJTLD describes the use of a timeliness metric for effective screening of household contacts. The…
Using timeliness metrics for household contact tracing and TB preventive therapy in the private sector, India
A forthcoming article in an issue of IJTLD describes the use of a timeliness metric for effective screening of household contacts. The…
A reflection on 2023
Prof Guy Marks, President and Interim Executive Director, reflections on the dedication, hard work and achievements of The Union in 2023…
“7-1-7” timeliness metric is valuable to TB household contacts
New research led by The Union finds the “7-1-7” timeliness metric to be valuable for screening and supporting household contacts of…
Open access and the future of the IJTLD
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of IJTLD describes the rationale for launching IJTLD OPEN. The preprint is free to read.
Open access and the future of the IJTLD
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of IJTLD describes the rationale for launching IJTLD OPEN. The preprint is free to read.
"We all have duty to transform evidence into practice": Union World Conference closing speech
"Honoured guests, distinguished members of The Union and conference participants, thank you for your contribution to The Union World…
NEW RESEARCH: HOW DRONES ARE TACKLING TB IN THE HIMALAYAS
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Saturday 18 November press release
‘THE TIME FOR THE GLOBAL TB COMMUNITY TO ACT IS NOW’ - NEW RESEARCH SHOWS FAILURE OF CURRENT POLICIES TO ERADICATE TB
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Friday 17 November press release
NEW RESEARCH: SAFER, SHORTER, AND MORE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT DISCOVERED FOR TB
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Thursday 16 November press release
The Union response to WHO Global TB Report 2023
Professor Guy Marks, President and Interim Executive Director, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)…
NEW GLOBAL RESEARCH: FOUR NEW, IMPROVED DRUG REGIMENS COULD CUT TREATMENT TIME FOR DRUG RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS BY UP TO TWO-THIRDS
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Wednesday 15 November press release
“RUNNING OUT OF EXCUSES”: TB LEADER CONDEMNS INACTION IN ERADICATING TB AS UNION WORLD CONFERENCE BEGINS
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Wednesday 15 November opening press release
Global reporting on TB in children and adolescents: how far have we come and what remains to be done?
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of IJTLD Open highlights the need for further progress in tackling TB in children and adolescents.…
Global reporting on TB in children and adolescents: how far have we come and what remains to be done?
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of IJTLD Open highlights the need for further progress in tackling TB in children and adolescents.…
The Union launches new open access journal
IJTLD Open is a new open access journal to improve and broaden access to scientific knowledge. It officially launches on 1st January…
International Course on the Clinical Management of DRTB
Latest updates on the management of DRTB
Towards a smoke-free future: Papua's landmark regulation
In a groundbreaking move, the Papua Provincial Government has passed a landmark regulation on Smoke-Free (Regulation No. 29 of 2023).…
Free Online Course on CXR Interpretation for Child Tuberculosis Diagnosis
Free Online Course on CXR Interpretation for Child Tuberculosis Diagnosis
The Union urges EU regulators to consider the impact of restrictions on life-saving asthma treatment
Inhaled medication is essential for people with chronic respiratory diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…
World Lung Day 2023: Raquel Muñiz-Salazar
Why did you want to become the Union Latin America President? "I wanted to become the Union Latin America President because I…