Union Intervention at the 72nd World Health Assembly on antimicrobial resistance
At the 72nd World Health Assembly, The Union calls on Member States to ensure the strategic involvement of tuberculosis (TB) as…
Union intervention at the 72nd World Health Assembly on access to medicine and vaccine
At the 72nd World Health Assembly, Member States discussed the draft of a road map report outlining the programming of WHO’s work on…
Union response to Lancet Global Health correspondence on shorter all-oral MDR-TB regimens
In response to a recent article published in The Lancet Global Health titled Now is the time for shorter all-oral regimens for multidrug…
The Union congratulates the NCD Alliance on its 10 year anniversary
The NCD Alliance, founded on the vision for a world where everyone has the opportunity for a healthy life, free from preventable…
Union intervention at the 72nd World Health Assembly on Universal Health Coverage
At the 72nd World Health Assembly today, Member States discussed preparation for the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on…
The Union congratulates the Government of Brazil for its efforts to hold the tobacco industry legally liable for the harms it causes
The Union today welcomed the filing of a lawsuit by the Government of Brazil against British American Tobacco (BAT) and Philip Morris…
Union webinar on new latent TB infection guidelines now open access
The webinar, LTBI: New guidelines from the WHO; getting away from INH, examines various treatment regimens for latent…
The Union joins Project ECHO to provide virtual support and share knowledge
The Union has recently signed a partnership agreement with Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) at the University…
The Union highlights child TB on the International Day of Families
Today, on the United Nation’s International Day of Families, The Union highlights the urgent call to action against child tuberculosis (…
World Asthma Day: STOP for asthma
On World Asthma Day, 7 May, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies - of which The Union is a founding member alongside the…
Economist Intelligence Unit report underscores major gaps in world’s response to drug-resistant tuberculosis
The Union welcomes a report published today by The Economist Intelligence Unit that highlights the huge gaps in the current response to…
The Union’s statement on FDA’s decision to authorise sale of IQOS in the US
The Union is concerned with the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision this week to authorise Philip Morris International’s (…
“Being part of The Union is being part of a movement. A movement focused on advancing solutions to improve the health of people living in poverty.”
“I have been a member of The Union for a number of years. My membership means I am part of an influential network of talented…
The 7th Conference of the Union Asia Pacific Region, Manila, Philippines
Hundreds of delegates from across the Asia Pacific region came together last week in Manila, Philippines for a wide range of sessions…
19th Conference of The Union Latin America Region to be held in Panama
The Union will hold its 19th Conference of The Union Latin America Region from 3-6 July in Panama, in conjunction with the Latin…
The Union statement on the importance of TB in Universal Health Coverage
Today, 29 April 2019, the President of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO…
Health Organisations Call on The Walt Disney Company to Terminate Vice Media Partnership with Philip Morris International
A coalition of eight national and international health organisations today urged The Walt Disney Company (Disney) to require its partner…
The 8th President’s Centennial Dinner to be held at Taj Falaknuma Palace – one of the finest palaces in India
Union members and benefactors will join distinguished and high-level guests to attend the 8th President’s Centennial Dinner at the…
The Director's Corner
Where does TB fit in the universal health coverage agenda?
Message from the Executive Director, José Luis Castro
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“This is a problem we can solve. We just need people to care.” TB survivors meet with US politicians to push for more funding to end TB
Sixteen tuberculosis (TB) survivors met with leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to share their experiences with those who have…
Experts call for tax rise to address growing NCD burden
Today the Task Force on Fiscal Policy for Health has published “Health Taxes to Save Lives”, calling on countries to significantly raise…
José Luis Castro addresses the Global Forum on Human Rights and a Tobacco-Free World, Bucharest
The following speech was given by José Luis Castro, Executive Director of The Union, at the first Global Forum on Human Rights and a…
Minister Motsoaledi delivers Stephen Lawn Memorial lecture in Cape Town
South Africa’s Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi delivered this year’s Stephen Lawn Memorial lecture, reminding those listening of…
Fun Day for children living with HIV in Myanmar
Throughout March, The Union in Myanmar has been hosting an annual Fun Day for children living with HIV who are part of the Union’s…
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