The Director’s Corner
Shaping the future in order to widen healthcare access
A message from José Luis Castro at the 70th World Health Assembly…
World No Tobacco Day webinar on sustainable development and tobacco
In the lead up to World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) on 31 May, the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)…
Zimbabwe’s Vice President and Minister of Health sign Barcelona Declaration and commit to ending TB and HIV-TB
On 28 April 2017, Zimbabwe’s Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko and the Minister of Health and Child Care Dr David Parirenyatwa signed…
The vital role of nurses in TB care and treatment – International Nurses Day 2017
Each year on 12 May, International Nurses Day celebrates the diverse contributions nurses make to society. Nowhere is this more evident…
The Union presents ‘3P Project’ to World Economic Forum on Africa
On 3 May, The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) participated in a high-level panel discussion on…
‘3P Project’ WHO Bulletin editorial emphasises urgent need for R&D funding innovation
The May edition of the Bulletin of the World Health Organization features an editorial, Tuberculosis and Antimicrobial Resistance – New…
New report shows drug-resistant TB set to increase in four high burden countries
On 9 May, The Lancet Infectious Diseases published a new report that projects trends in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)…
The Director’s Corner
Three critical strategies to impact asthma
Asthma is a major noncommunicable respiratory disorder. Globally, it affects more…
New project in Myanmar aims to double TB detection rates
The Union is extending tuberculosis (TB) support to the National TB Programme (NTP) and the network of community health workers and…
Targeted screening campaign aims to reduce TB in mining populations in Zimbabwe
The Union has started an active screening campaign for high-risk groups in 18 districts in Zimbabwe, including miners – who have some of…
STREAM community engagement workshop held in Tbilisi, Georgia
The STREAM trial, which is evaluating the effectiveness of shorter treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB),…
Extensive volunteer network improves TB services among tribal populations in India
The Union’s Project Axshya is working with an active network of 15,000 volunteers, mobilised throughout the country to address the needs…
“The Union is such a rich environment, no two days are alike.”
Traditionally, April sees The Union’s annual Board retreat, when members of the Board of Directors arrive in Paris for a week…
Japan – a global leader in finding TB solutions: Asia-Pacific Region Conference (APRC) 2017
Over 600 participants from 42 countries attended the 6th Asia Pacific Union Region Conference in Tokyo, Japan, between 22-25 March.…
Union member discount available for new Lancet COPD and Lung Cancer summit
Union members are offered reduced registration for a new Summit, organised by The Lancet Respiratory Medicine and The Lancet…
The Director’s Corner
“We will not end global TB until we eliminate TB in India.”
India’s TB-Free Summit inspires collective action.
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TB-Free India Summit rallies support for ending TB by 2025
The TB-Free India Summit on 7 and 8 April received a message of support from the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, saying:
…On World Health Day, Union Working Group highlights need to recognise links between depression and TB
As World Health Day focuses this year on efforts to mobilise action on depression, Union members in the Tuberculosis (TB) and Mental…
Physical activity is a move towards health and well-being: World Day for Physical Activity, 6 April
Two thirds of the world’s population is not sufficiently physically active – yet strong evidence shows that lack of exercise is a…
Cricket match between celebrities and MPs will conclude TB Free India summit
The TB Free India Summit, being held on 7-8 April in Dharamshala, India, will conclude on 8 April with an #IndiavsTB cricket match. This…
Deadline approaching: last call for submissions to The Union World Conference
The deadline to submit abstract and session proposals to the 48th Union World Conference on Lung Health is 10 April…
Union Executive Director calls for cities to play larger role in fight to end TB
The Union’s Executive Director, José Luis Castro, delivered a speech today in Seville, Spain, to mark World TB Day. The speech…
TB survivors bring their stories to policymakers on Capitol Hill
More than 20 tuberculosis (TB) survivors met with leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to share their experiences with those who…
On World TB Day The Union looks for ways to accelerate progress
The first World TB Day on 24 March 1982 was created to commemorate the discovery of M. tuberculosis by Prof Robert Koch one hundred…
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