Impact of COVID-19 on patients with asthma
Letter to the editors of IJTLD exploring the outcomes of patients with asthma in Northern Italy, exploring whether SARS-CoV-2 affected their asthma.
Myanmar adopts measure preventing tobacco industry interference in health policy
The Union congratulates Myanmar’s Ministry of Health and Sports (MOHS) for implementing a Code of Conduct that restricts staff and…
Resource reprioritisation amid competing health risks for TB and COVID-19
Letter to the editors of the IJTLD that highlights health care responses to COVID-19 that might help TB care in the longer term.
“UCAP has been buzzing with energy. This year’s conference is online, giving us huge opportunities to reach more people”
Rhea Lobo is a tuberculosis (TB) survivor, member of The Union's Community Advisory Panel (UCAP), and an international award-…
Professor Sir Alimuddin Zumla wins the prestigious 2020 Mahathir Science Award
The Union is delighted to share the news that Professor Sir Alimuddin Zumla, Union Medal winner, supporter and friend of The Union, has been awarded the prestigious 2020 Mahathir Science Award.
The Union starts a Wave Money platform to support people with MDR-TB during the COVID-19 pandemic
In Myanmar, The Union has set up a ‘Wave Money’ platform to transfer financial support to people via mobile phone or through local agents, helping people unable to use automated teller machines.
The Union Christmas Seals Exhibition and Contest calls for designs
Since 1904, lung health associations have raised millions of euros for lung diseases by selling Christmas TB seals (stamps).…
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the detection of TB in Shanghai, China
Letter to the editors of the IJTLD describing a significant decline in TB detection during the COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai – highlighting the need for improved programmes to minimise the impact of any future lockdown on the control of TB.
Impact of shelter-in-place on TB case notifications and mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic
Letter to the editors of the IJTLD which assesses the impact of lockdown (shelter-in-place orders) on TB case notifications.
Union commentary addresses the analysis of wastewater for SARS-CoV-2 to estimate community infection
The Union’s Centre for Operational Research has published a ‘Commentary’ in the Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine…
Global Strategy for TB Research and Innovation is adopted by WHO Member States
The Union welcomes the adoption of the global strategy for tuberculosis (TB) research and innovation by Member States of the World…
The Union shares protocol to measure the impact of COVID-19 on people with TB and HIV/AIDS
The Union’s Centre for Operational Research has made publicly available a protocol for a project in sub-Saharan Africa to determine the…
Union welcomes EC authorisation of TB Alliance’s BPaL treatment for drug-resistant TB
The Union welcomes today’s announcement that a new treatment developed by TB Alliance has been approved by the European…
On World Lung Cancer Day respiratory groups stress lung cancer risks and the importance of early screening and treatment
In support of World Lung Cancer Day, on 1 August 2020, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which The Union is a…
How to manage children if a second wave of COVID-19 occurs
A letter to the editors of the IJTLD arguing that we should avoid restrictions on children’s lives during any new waves of COVID-19 – and avoid school closures.
Black Lives Matter. Dr Chakaya writes a special feature about the Black Lives Matter movement.
It is a statement rooted in the simplest interpretation of human rights, that the lives of those people who have been…
Union article analyses impact of COVID-19 lockdown on TB incidence and mortality in India
An article co-authored by The Union has estimated that 186,000 new tuberculosis (TB) cases and 88,000 additional TB deaths could be…
In memoriam: Dr Gulshan Rai Khatri
Padma Shri Dr Gulshan Rai Khatri, a legendary figure on the front lines of India's fight against TB, sadly died earlier this month, aged…
“Governments are concentrating all their efforts on COVID-19, neglecting priorities such as tobacco control”
Cristiane Vianna is The Union’s Technical Advisor for tobacco control in Brazil. In 1998, at the age of 22, she was introduced…
Survivors of TB and other lung diseases are invited to attend the 51st Union World Conference on Lung Health free-of-charge
To hold governments accountable for global commitments and to find solutions to tuberculosis (TB) and lung disease, it is essential to…
Indonesia commits to raising tobacco taxes to fund health systems strained by tobacco and COVID-19
The Ministry of Finance, Indonesia, has released a decree containing a provision for increasing tobacco taxes. This is intended to…
Union congratulates India for measure to prevent tobacco industry interference in health policy
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India has adopted a Code of Conduct restricting officials and staff from collaborating with…
Adapting TB services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mumbai, India
A letter to the Editors of the IJTLD on adaptations to TB services that could help ensure continuity of services for RR/MDR-TB during COVID-19.
Union says FDA decision to allow Philip Morris to market HTPs will have devastating consequences
The Union criticised the decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow Philip Morris International (PMI) to market…
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