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For many years, The Union has been supporting, and providing care for people living with…

The authors highlight the use of community testing as a means of addressing the impact of COVID-19 on TB diagnosis.

The Union World Conference will take place from 19-22 October. Wherever you are in the world, join us to know, share and act to find solutions to the biggest issues in lung health for this new era.

The Union congratulates the Kulon Progo District Government in Indonesia, for rejecting calls from the tobacco industry affiliated…

Science-based guidance on reducing the risks of flying during the pandemic, from Union experts.

To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…

On Wednesday 30 December, Union Grantee, the Indonesian Children Protection Agency (LPAI), met virtually with the Coordinating Minister…

To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…

Located in northwest Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtoonkwhaa (KP) has traditionally been known as one of the country’s most important tobacco…

The 5th APCAT Asia Pacific Summit of Mayors brought leaders together to share their insights and exchange experiences of the COVID-19 crisis, particularly in relation to tobacco control and NCD prevention.

A survey has revealed that nearly two thirds of tobacco users reported an intention to quit smoking during lockdown in Chennai, India.

The President of Paraguay, Mario Abdo Benítez, has approved Decree Number 4624, which officially bans the use of both traditional…

Spearheaded by The Union, two Indonesian cities are simultaneously tackling the COVID-19 virus and tobacco control violations by embedding smokefree monitoring into sanitation inspections.

Union experts co-author an important new study “Tobacco imagery in entertainment media: evolution of tobacco-free movies and television programmes rules in India.”

Last week saw critical announcements on tuberculosis research and development, which show important progress in the field. The Union calls for greater knowledge and data sharing to ensure that scientific research can have the biggest impact in the fight to end TB.

The Union’s TB and Migration working group has released a statement stressing that there must not be neglect of TB among migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carrie Tudor is the TB Project Director with the International Council of Nurses, and was recently appointed as the new Chair…

With sadness, The Union marks the death of Uruguay’s President Dr Tabare Vazquez.

Where tobacco control is concerned, President…

Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago’s (UIC) Institute for Health Research and Policy today launched the first edition of…

The global COVID-19 pandemic has strained health care systems around the world. In low-resource settings, tuberculosis (TB), which…

Seventh edition of The Union’s popular technical guide ‘Management of Tuberculosis: A Guide to Essential Practice’ now available in French and Spanish.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease that causes breathlessness, chronic sputum…

The report from Stop TB Partnership and Médecins Sans Frontières shows critical delays in updating national policies in 37 high burden countries to reflect the latest international guidance in key areas of TB care.

Our survey revealed that COVID-19 led to a significant disruption in TB diagnosis and care at major hospitals throughout China. We urgently call for additional investment directed toward improving the availability of diagnostics and therapeutics such that equitable access to care can be maintained during times of crisis.