The Union's intervention on ending TB at 146th Session of the WHO Executive Board
The Executive Board of the World Health Organization meet this week for the first of their bi-annual meetings, where members agree upon…
Union support in Zimbabwe leads to increased TB treatment coverage
At a well-attended ceremony to mark the end of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Challenge TB…
The Union’s early statement on the outbreak of novel coronavirus
The Union calls for global collaboration and solutions that are accessible to all in response to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (…
Pakistan bans tobacco advertisement at point of sale
The Union congratulates Pakistan for banning tobacco displays at point-of-sale. The legislation was approved on 30 January and has taken…
Including people-centred interventions in The Global Fund Allocation Cycle 2020-2022: Webinars
This week The Union and partners, APCASO, Asia-Pacific Platform on Community Rights and Gender, Partners In Health, RESULTS UK, RESULTS…
“It’s inspiring to see training participants who are motivated to apply freshly learned concepts to their daily work”
Liesbeth Oey, Training and Education Consultant for The Union, is proud to have contributed to the capacity building of…
Chhattisgarh bans the sale of loose cigarettes
The Union congratulates the state of Chhattisgarh in India for banning the sale of loose cigarettes, in an effort to combat tobacco use…
Global Tuberculosis Community Advisory Board calls for new members
The Global Tuberculosis Advisory Board (TB CAB) is calling for applications to join their group of strong, research-literate community…
The Union welcomes Dr Adriana Blanco as the new Head of the WHO FCTC Secretariat
Dr Adriana Blanco has been appointed as the new Head of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC…
Niger study results show effective, safe and applicable use of the shorter treatment regimen for drug-resistant TB
A retrospective observational study, evaluating the management of rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB) in Niger from 2008 to 2016…
Message from the Executive Director
“Our Centennial marks the beginning of a new era for The Union.”
José Luis Castro, 15 January 2020
2020 marks the…
Paper highlights new innovations and strategies in TB prevention for people living with HIV
The paper, titled ‘New opportunities in tuberculosis prevention: implications for people living with HIV’ and published in The Journal…
Tobacco vendor licensing made mandatory in the state of Uttarakhand, India
The Union welcomes the announcement that tobacco vendor licensing has been made mandatory in the state of Uttarakhand, India, to…
Message from the Executive Director
Looking back, and moving ahead
José Luis Castro, 20 December 2019
Thanks to the commitment and energy of our staff,…
“I am excited about the changing landscape of Myanmar and the opportunities we all have to contribute”
The Union’s Deputy Director in Myanmar, Charlotte O’Sullivan, has a problem-solving approach to respond to the rapid pace of…
Target for good health-related quality of life post-treatment is needed for TB, says Union article
The global health community must include a target to ensure that 90 percent of all people successfully completing treatment for TB can…
Global TB research funding reaches highest level on record, yet still falls US$1 billion short of UN targets
The report published this week by Treatment Action Group (TAG), 'Tuberculosis Research Funding Trends 2005 – 2018', provides new data on…
The Union’s call for increased Global Fund investment in operational research for TB sees progress
A report from Treatment Action Group (TAG) on research funding trends for tuberculosis (TB) acknowledged some progress seen in Global…
On Universal Health Coverage Day, The Union calls for TB diagnosis, treatment and prevention for all
On Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, 12 December 2019, The Union joins advocates worldwide to demand strong, equitable health systems…
The Union welcomes WHO recommendations for treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis
The Union welcomes the rapid communication from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB…
Seventh edition of The Union’s popular ‘Orange Guide’ published
The seventh edition of an important Union technical guide, entitled ‘Management of Tuberculosis: A Guide to Essential Practice’, has…
The Union congratulates India for protecting non-smokers and youth by passing the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act 2019
India has passed the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act 2019, which will prohibit the production, manufacture, import, export,…
The Union welcomes new and updated Global Plan to End TB 2018–2022
The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) welcomes the STOP TB Partnership's updated Global Plan to End…
Scientific review shows cost-effective actions achieve quick results for cleaner air and improved health
Reductions in air pollution yield fast and dramatic impacts on health, as well as decreases in all-cause morbidity according to a…
Mexico approves measure to ensure tobacco excise tax increases in line with national inflation
The Union congratulates Mexico for the decision to increase tobacco excise tax in line with the national inflation rate. This measure…
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