Public Health Action supplement highlights operational challenges and successes in TB programmes in Papua New Guinea
A dedicated supplement drawing attention to the important process of building operational research (OR) capacity in Papua New Guinea (…
Reflections from the UN General Assembly and High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage: Innovation and new funding critical to achieving 2030 goals
Paul Jensen, The Union's Director of Policy and Strategy, reflects on the United Nations (UN) General Assembly and High-Level Meeting on…
Leaders come together for the 4th APCAT Summit on Tobacco Control
The 4th Asia Pacific Cities Alliance for Tobacco Control and NCDs Prevention (APCAT) Summit was attended by more than 200 delegates from…
“I believe we are on the cusp of major breakthroughs – I look forward to The Union making a key contribution.”
Professor Guy B Marks is President-Elect of The Union which means he will take over from the current President at this year’s Union…
On World Lung Day The Union highlights the urgent public health emergency caused by air pollution
On World Lung Day, The Union highlights the urgent public health emergency caused by air pollution. In a week marked by global protests…
Global Implementation Programme launches in Indonesia
The Union’s Global Implementation Programme, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, has officially launched in its first two cities,…
India’s decision to ban e-cigarettes is an important step in protecting youth from nicotine addiction and progression to smoking
The Union welcomes the decision by the Ministry of Health of India to ban the production, import and sale of e-cigarettes as a timely…
Union study in China shows smoking cessation activities have long-term impact on people who underwent TB treatment
A Union-led study, published in the September issue of Tobacco Induced Diseases, described changes in smoking status among people who…
Union editorial calls for increased Global Fund investment in operational research for national TB Programmes
The Union’s Centre for Operational Research has published an editorial in the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (…
Actress Claire Forlani announced as ambassador for The Union
Film and television actress, Claire Forlani, has accepted a role as ambassador for The Union and will speak at the opening ceremony of…
The role of the judicial system in protecting the human right to health
The Union’s Regional Director for Latin America, Gustavo Sóñora, advocated for the judicial system to play a role in the protection of…
Message from the Executive Director
Moving Together to Build a Healthier WorldJosé Luis Castro, 16 September 2019
On 23 September, The Union is taking part in the…
The Union’s TBData4Action method is designated a ‘best practice’ in Kenya
A Union method has been designated a ‘best practice to improve data for decision-making in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis’…
Tribute to Edith Alarcón Arrascue
The Union is sad to announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Edith Alarcón Arrascue, on 27 August 2019, in Lima, Peru.
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Community-based active case finding in India can test and treat more people with TB in hard-to-reach tribal areas
In India, many people with tuberculosis (TB) are missed by health interventions that are not able to access communities in remote or…
Union hosts Challenge TB India dissemination event
The Union South-East Asia (USEA) hosted an event to celebrate the achievements of the Challenge TB project in India. Funded by the US…
“I'm really proud to be spearheading the better use of public health data to improve programme performance.”
Dr Srinath Satyanarayana, Deputy Director of The Union’s Centre for Operational Research (COR) is driven by his strong belief…
Study shows World TB Day effective in raising awareness of tuberculosis but gaps remain
A recent study quantified the impact of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day (WTBD) using internet-based data, with results showing that WTBD…
Union welcomes FDA approval of TB Alliance’s BPaL treatment for drug-resistant TB
The Union welcomes today’s announcement that a new treatment developed by the TB Alliance has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug…
The Child and Adolescent TB Centre of Excellence
The Union is launching the Child and Adolescent Tuberculosis (TB) Centre of Excellence in Uganda, to promote collaboration and learning…
Union President Elect Professor Guy Marks shortlisted for top science prize
Union President Elect Professor Guy Marks has been shortlisted for a top scientific prize for his pioneering work on tuberculosis (TB)…
Message from the Executive Director
People, partnerships and prevention
José Luis Castro, 31 July 2019
As we approach The Union’s Centennial and develop our…
The Union welcomes China’s plans to regulate e-cigarettes
The Union welcomes the news that China is planning to regulate e-cigarettes to prevent young people and non-smokers from taking up…
“We look forward to a world free of TB which we know we will achieve with the right political, technical and financial will.”
Dr Christopher Zishiri, Director of The Union Zimbabwe Office, has a positive view of the future, much of which stems from the…
STOP exposes tobacco industry allies in 27 countries that are supporting industry efforts to derail tobacco control
The STOP global tobacco industry watchdog, of which The Union is a partner, has launched a new database revealing close to 100 groups…
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