Income-related disparity in country TB rates
A new analysis of global tuberculosis (TB) data reveals that lower income countries are disproportionately affected by TB.
The…
"United drive towards a healthier world for all": Union Conference 2024 closing speech
"Honoured guests, distinguished members of The Union and conference delegates, we thank you for your valuable contribution to…
Union Conference 2024: Results from VQUIN, TBCHAMP AND CATALYST trials shed new light on safety and adherence of treatment regimes for children and adults with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
Research collaboration between University College London, UK and Stellenbosch University, South Africa demonstrates the safety profile of…Union Conference 2024: Versatile technology driving tuberculosis elimination efforts across Africa through active case finding
AI and computer-aided detection (CAD) is driving the discovery of new TB cases across Africa New cases uncovered indicate incidence…Union Conference 2024: New research suggests alternative regimens against extensively-drug resistant tuberculosis
Breakthrough research into bedaquiline, delamanid, clofazimine, and linezolid (BDCL) reveals promising, shorter, tailored alternative to…Union Conference 2024: Active case finding promises to improve TB detection in South-East Asia
Mobile chest X-ray screening revealed to be a crucial tool in community active case finding programme across Indonesia Leading research…Analysing missed opportunities for TB diagnosis in Francophone Africa
The Union has launched a new research project to better understand the missed opportunities to identify people with tuberculosis (TB)…
Empowering Healthcare Professionals to Combat Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
The Union has delivered its first blended learning international course on Principles of TB Care and Prevention: Translating Knowledge to Action since 2018.
Empowering Healthcare Professionals to Combat Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
The Union has delivered its first blended learning international course on Principles of TB Care and Prevention: Translating Knowledge to Action since 2018.
Empowering Healthcare Professionals to Combat Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
The Union has delivered its first blended learning international course on Principles of TB Care and Prevention: Translating Knowledge to Action since 2018.
U.S. CDC and The Union: A longstanding partnership strengthening tuberculosis care and prevention in resource-limited countries
For two decades now, since 2004, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the International Union Against…
The Union response to WHO Global TB report 2024
Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino, Executive Director, The Union: “While it’s heartening to see some positive trends in our battle against TB, we must confront a harsh reality: despite our efforts, we are merely treading water, failing to make significant strides toward our goal of ending TB."
Tobacco Control Experts Coming Back Together
The World Conference on Tobacco Control (formerly known as the World Conference on Tobacco or Health - WCTOH), the…
The Union appoints infectious disease expert as new Executive Director
The Union has announced its appointment of a new Executive Director, Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino.
With over two decades’ experience in improving health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries, Dr Kelly-Cirino has worked extensively with vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by communicable and non-communicable diseases.
The Union delivers first blended learning international TB course in English
The Union has delivered its first blended learning international course on Principles of TB Care and Prevention: Translating Knowledge to Action since 2018.
Reinvigorating our vision, mission and values
Our vision
A healthier world for all, free of tuberculosis and lung disease
Our mission
The Union strives to end…
Reinvigorating our vision, mission and values
Since 1920, The Union has been at the centre of the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and lung disease. We have achieved great things over…
New Union India Office Director appointed
The Union is delighted to announce the appointment of Nidhi Bansal as the Country Director for The Union India Office.
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Pilot ‘Training of Trainers’ TB programme delivered in Lesotho
Over 40 healthcare professionals attended pilot training programme organised by The Union to strengthen TB management and control in sub-Saharan Africa.
This training, developed and organised by The Union in collaboration with the Global TB Branch (GTB) of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aimed to enhance Child and Adolescent TB management skills among healthcare providers.
Improve drug-resistant TB management to end threat in six African countries
New research shows the diagnosis and management of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) remains a serious challenge in six African…
Innovative model for ending TB in urban settings launches in India
A new project to end TB in urban settings has been launched in the Medchal Malkajgiri District of Hyderabad. The ‘Swasthya Nagarm’…
Delivering specialised training on management of DR-TB in China
The Union has a proven track record of collaborating closely with partners to develop training courses that meet health…
An update on the IJTLD: our latest impact factor and influence on policy-making
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of the IJTLD describes improvements to our impact factor and influence on policy making.
An update on the IJTLD: our latest impact factor and influence on policy-making
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of the IJTLD describes improvements to our impact factor and influence on policy making.
The Union
subtitle: International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease