Conflation of prediction and causality in the TB literature
A forthcoming IJTLD OPEN article addresses the frequent conflation of prediction and causal inference in observational TB studies, and outlines practical recommendations to enhance research precision and transparency.
Tobacco control treaty compromised by global disruptions
According to a new report endorsed by 57 civil society organizations worldwide, the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on…
Navigating the changes to drug-resistant TB treatment, care and diagnosis
The Union is the leading scientific organisation in tuberculosis (TB) and lung health, with expertise across all forms of TB, including…
International Nurses Day 2025
On 12 May, The Union celebrates the vital role nurses play in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and lung disease, which…
New Paper Calls for Nutrition to Be Part of Everyday Health Care in Lower-Income Countries
A new report published in The Lancet Global Health is shining a spotlight on a major gap in health care across low- and middle-income…
Union Board of Directors election update
Bess Miller
Bess is a physician and epidemiologist, who has held senior leadership positions at the US Centers for Disease…
US funding cuts negatively impact TB care and prevention across Africa
According to a rapid survey conducted by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), 65% of National TB…
Engaging Communities Affected by TB as Essential Partners in Research
The Union has always been interested in and has promoted communities affected by tuberculosis (TB). The most notable example is the time…
The Union launches free resources on Tuberculosis in Children and Adolescents
The resources include:
Facilitator manual: This comprehensive guide assists trainers in navigating the course structure, ensuring…Incarceration and Tuberculosis notifications during the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe and the Americas
A new study has identified lower than expected tuberculosis notifications in prisons across Europe and the Americas during the COVID-19…
Free Online Courses for Health Care Professionals
These courses are meticulously designed by leading experts in the field and are accessible to health care professionals across the globe…
Annual Values Award 2024 winner: Lara Garrido
Since 1920, The Union has been at the centre of the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and lung disease. Along the way The Union became…
Annual Values Award 2024 winner: Dr Rakesh PS
Since 1920, The Union has been at the centre of the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and lung disease. Along the way The Union became…
Accelerating TB elimination through innovation in India
Last week, the ‘India Innovation Summit- Pioneering solutions to End TB’ was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The Summit,…
Union Medal 2024 winner: Prof Jane Carter
During The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2024, Prof Jane Carter received The Union’s highest honour – the Union Medal –…
Enhancing TB prevention across South-East Asia
A multi-country study aiming to improve the retention of people in different phases of care for TB prevention across South-East Asia is…
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