In conversation with Cassandra
We grabbed five minutes with Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino to learn more about her motivation for becoming our new Executive Director, vision for the future and the unique role of The Union.
A reflection on 2024
From changing WHO guidelines and identifying key improvements to drug-resistant TB management, to being awarded grants from the Global Fund in Myanmar and the Gates Foundation for an active case finding project in India to delivering another fantastic Union Conference.
After such an impressive year for The Union, Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino and Prof Guy Marks look back at everything we have accomplished in 2024.
A year in review – evaluating the launch of IJTLD OPEN
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of IJTLD OPEN describes how open access has driven a dramatic increase in visibility.
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 Union found that low-income, lower-middle income, and upper-middle income countries consistently reported higher TB rates from 1995 to 2022, compared to high-income countries.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Seventeen countries have benefited from The Union’s international courses
Free Online Course on CXR Interpretation for Child Tuberculosis Diagnosis