Down syndrome and COVID-19, a combination with a poor prognosis
The authors of this Letter assess the impact of COVID-19 on a series of patients with Down syndrome. The preprint is free to read.
F.D.A. Ruling on Vuse E-Cigarettes Will Likely Hinder Public Health, Hurt Kids
British American Tobacco (BAT) and its American unit, R.J. Reynolds, are undoubtedly having a very good week, but the same cannot be…
The Union Congratulates Myanmar on Adoption of Standardised Tobacco Packaging.
On 12 October Myanmar’s Ministry of Health (MOH) announced the adoption of standardised packaging—also known as plain packaging—on all…
The Union Statement on WHO Global TB Report 2021
"COVID-19 vaccine inequity and the failure to come up with a vaccine for tuberculosis are two sides of the same coin - a devaluation of…
Launch of the IJTLD Clinical Standards for Lung Health
A Standard prescribes a widely accepted level of diagnosis and care, which guides all healthcare providers and clinicians in…
Incidence of healthcare-associated infections with invasive devices and surgical procedures in Nepal
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
Annual consumption of parenteral antibiotics in a tertiary hospital of Nepal, 2017–2019: a cross-sectional study
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
High success and low recurrence with shorter treatment regimen for multidrug-resistant TB in Nepal
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
A bold new future for the IJTLD
The IJTLD is changing for a bold new future. Read about how we are adapting the Journal in an Editorial for the October issue. The preprint is free to read.
COVID Response to save lives in Myanmar
In Myanmar, The Union established the COVID-19 Response Programme in 29 Union project sites to prevent the severity of disease, mitigate negative impacts of COVID-19 and to save lives.
Prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a tertiary hospital in Nepal
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
Low yield but high levels of multidrug resistance in urinary tract infections in a tertiary hospital, Nepal
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
Real-time data to inform decision-making about maintaining health services in Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic
The quarterly (3-monthly) recording and reporting systems were strengthened in 18 selected health facilities in Nairobi, the capital…
Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Nepali hospitals: poor outcomes amid 10 years of increasing antimicrobial resistance
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
High drug resistance among Gram-negative bacteria in sputum samples from an intensive care unit in Nepal
One of a series of articles forming a special supplement in PHA on antimicrobial resistance in Nepal.
The Union
subtitle: International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease