New Report Exposes Silent Epidemic of Child TB
The Union published a new report today, “Silent Epidemic: A Call to Action Against Child Tuberculosis”, calling for urgent action to protect children from tuberculosis
Largest ever whole-of-population study on the impact of TB and HIV interventions on the burden of TB launched in sub-Saharan African communities
A new EUR 12.9 million project has been launched, measuring the impact of a combination TB and HIV intervention when delivered to the entire population of 14 urban, high prevalence communities in South Africa and Zambia.
Forum of International Respiratory Societies calls on governments for political commitment and action to end TB
On World TB Day, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies calls on the United Nations General Assembly to commit to the urgent changes needed to end tuberculosis, in their first High-Level Meeting (HLM) on TB.
The City of The Hague to light up iconic landmarks for World TB Day
The Hague, The Netherlands, will join cities across the globe emblazoning its landmarks in red to mark World TB Day on 24 March and to shine a light on the city as the host for the 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health in October.
Guide to delivering high quality care for TB patients launched (PDF 115 KB)
On Universal Health Coverage Day updated guide supports front line staff to offer quality health care to every TB patient around the world
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and Michael R. Bloomberg to attend WCTOH (PDF 170 KB)
The World Conference on Tobacco or Health is to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, 7-9 March 2018.