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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
Union review paper highlights critical action points for the treatment of TB infection
A review paper titled Treatment for latent tuberculosis infection in low- and middle-income countries: progress and challenges with…
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…
Communities make the difference on World AIDS day
This World AIDS Day, 1 December, the theme is ‘Communities make the difference’, in recognition of the essential role that communities…
“We can meet the challenges of the fight against tuberculosis if we join forces.”
Dr Kobto G Koura, The Union’s Programme Coordinator for Africa, believes that everyone has a significant contribution to make…
Incoming President of The Union, Professor Guy Marks shares his vision for the future
Earlier this month, at the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health, in Hyderabad, India, The Union welcomed new President, Professor…
Tobacco Farmers call for strengthened tobacco control in Indonesia
The Indonesia Multicultural Farmers Forum – formed in 2018 with support from The Union and the Muhammadiyah Tobacco Control Support…
The Union welcomes Federal Senate approval of tobacco control Bill in Brazil
The Union welcomes the approval of a Bill by Brazil’s Federal Senate on Tuesday 12 November extending measures to fight the tobacco…
TB care is not meeting the needs of adolescents
The review paper Adolescent tuberculosis was published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health on 18 November by a global team with…
World COPD Day: All together to end COPD
20 November, World COPD day, adopts the theme ‘All together to end COPD’ to emphasise the fact that many people are involved in…
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