Towards a smoke-free future: Papua's landmark regulation
In a groundbreaking move, the Papua Provincial Government has passed a landmark regulation on Smoke-Free (Regulation No. 29 of 2023).…
The Union urges EU regulators to consider the impact of restrictions on life-saving asthma treatment
Inhaled medication is essential for people with chronic respiratory diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…
The Union supporting TB-free villages in India
Villages across India are being supported to become tuberculosis-free, as part of a wider self-sufficiency drive. The Union, through the iDEFEAT TB Project and Corporate TB Pledge, is providing technical assistance to implement the programme in 115 villages.
World Lung Day 2023: Raquel Muñiz-Salazar
Why did you want to become the Union Latin America President? "I wanted to become the Union Latin America President because I…
Farewell Armand Van Deun
The Union is very sad to learn that Armand Van Deun, a remarkable public health physician and long-time Union member, passed away on 21…
UCAP statement for UN High-Level Meeting on the fight against TB
I represent the Union Community Advisory Panel, a dedicated group committed to advancing the cause of those affected by tuberculosis…
The Union's statement to UN High-Level Meeting on the fight against Tuberculosis
Established in 1920, the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease is a global membership, technical and scientific…
Union Asia Pacific Monthly Bulletin September 2023
The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the September issue of its bulletin to share our activities in the region. This bulletin…
The second United Nations high-level meeting on the fight to end TB: action is needed to turn the tide by 2030
An Editorial in the September issue of PHA highlights the need to accelerate progress towards TB elimination.
3rd Mayors Summit ends with Bangladesh tobacco-free pledge
Bangladesh recently convened the 3rd Mayors Summit under the theme “United efforts for healthy cities” from July 21st to 23rd in Cox’s…
Tackling TB in Europe: treatment gaps and deteriorating treatment availability is undermining progress
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of the IJTLD highlights the need for access to medications for drugs for TB in Europe. The preprint is free to read.
Milestone 30th Edition of The Union's International Tuberculosis Training Advances Fight Against TB with Hybrid Learning in Cotonou
Recently, The Union launched the 30th edition of its hugely successful international tuberculosis training course – sharing the latest insights and best practices in the global fight against TB.
Union Asia Pacific Monthly Bulletin August 2023
The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the August issue of its bulletin to share our activities in the region. This bulletin…
Union Asia Pacific Monthly Bulletin July 2023
The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the July issue of its bulletin to share our activities in the region. This bulletin…
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Union Asia Pacific Monthly Bulletin June 2023
The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the June issue of its bulletin to share our activities in the region. This bulletin…
Community perspective on child-friendly medications for drug-resistant TB: importance, priorities and advocacy
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of the IJTLD highlights the need for child-friendly medications for drug-resistant TB. The preprint is free to read.
Barriers to TB preventive treatment remain in Uganda, despite improvements
New research shows barriers to accessing tuberculosis (TB) preventive treatment remain in Uganda, even though coverage is high amongst many people living with HIV.
Experts identify clinical standards for adverse effects to TB treatment
A panel of 65 global experts have identified eight clinical standards for the management of adverse effects during treatment for tuberculosis (TB).
Timor-Leste mayors unite for stronger action on tobacco control, NCDs prevention and ending TB
The first ever Timor-Leste Mayors Summit for Health and Development successfully concluded in Dili with the unanimous adoption of a…
Assessing TB-related comorbidities, risks and disability in China
A new study in China has found that it was possible and valuable to assess people with tuberculosis (TB) for symptoms, comorbidities, risk factors and disability at the start and end of TB treatment.
Risk of TB nine times higher in prisons globally
For the first time ever researchers, sponsored by The Union, have estimated the rate of tuberculosis (TB) in incarcerated persons, having analysed data from almost every country in the world (193 out of 195 countries) between 2000 and 2019.