New publications offer a way forward for childhood TB research
There is an urgent need for improved TB diagnostics in children, since current diagnostics are not taking into account the specific…
The Union/MSF test a modified operational research course in Nepal
Since 2010, The Union and Médecins Sans Frontières have been offering a three-module course in operational research that has proved…
Abu Dhabi to host World Conference on Tobacco or Health in 2015
The Union welcomes Bloomberg Philanthropies' renewed commitment to global tobacco control
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100-day countdown to a smokefree Harbin
The Vice Mayor of Harbin, Mr. Zhang Wanping, inaugurated the event on 21 February and promised that "the Harbin Government…
Is operational research delivering the goods? New guidelines for measuring success
Very frequently, scientific research is undertaken, completed, written up and submitted to a peer-reviewed journal, and once the paper…
Another day in the Integrated HIV Care outpatient department
Today is the day for Medical Unit 3 at Mandalay General Hospital. This is a special consultation for HIV-infected patients who also get…
Battling TB in India with the help of a new “superhero”
In India, a new superhero called Bulgam Bhai is on a mission to educate people about the symptoms of TB and the need to have their…
Childhood TB: Reversing years of neglect
18 March 2012 - Paris — An estimated one million children 14 years old and under will need treatment for tuberculosis this year — and…
Prof Anthony D Harries named to F1000 faculty of the year
Prof Harries was appointed to the Faculty of Public Health & Epidemiology of F1000 when it was founded 10 years ago. As such, each…
Short-course treatment for multidrug-resistant TB: What are the hopes?
27 February 2012, Paris – The capacity to diagnose multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has improved with new molecular techniques…
SPARK-TB will work with 100 private clinics in Kampala
The Union Uganda Office's SPARK-TB project (Slum Partnership to Actively Respond to Tuberculosis in Kampala) launched its activities on…
PICTS programme launched in Mandalay
On 15 January 2012, The Union launched a new programme called PICTS – Program to Increase Catchment of Tuberculosis Suspects. The grand…
UK research intern in India studies impact of TB sensitisation on village committees
Simon Packer talks about his internship experience at The Union South-East Asia Office
Last year I graduated from…
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Silent walk at Hindu festival helps spread awareness about HIV and TB
The Magh Mela is an annual Hindu festival held at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers that attracts about 250,000 pilgrims…
Civil Smoke-Free Day backs efforts to restore smoking ban in Sofia
22 January, Sofia, Bulgaria - Bulgaria's Smoke-free Life Coalition launched the first Civil Smoke-Free Day on 22 January in Sofia City…
Bali expects tourists will welcome its new smokefree law
The legislative council of Bali, a major international tourist destination, enacted a 100% smokefree provincial legislation in November…
Strengthening tobacco control education in medical and nursing schools
The workshop, which was held from 29 November to 1 December 2011, brought together senior academics such as deans, vice-…
Xpert® MTB/RIF for NTPs in low-income countries: when, where and how?
"Xpert® MTB/RIF for NTPs in low-income countries: when, where and how?" states that this test offers new and important…