El Salvador launches collaboration with The Union to step up implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
The government of El Salvador has launched a two-year collaboration with The Union to step up its implementation of the World Health…
“The TB epidemic is sustained by broad injustices…this has to change.” Declaring our rights on World Day of Social Justice, 20 February
There is no more appropriate time than World Day of Social Justice (20 February) to reflect on how the concept of justice underpins and…
TREAT TB trains 100 nurses in clinical management of MDR-TB in the Philippines
Nurses from facilities across two high-burden regions of the Philippines attended training sessions on clinical management of multidrug-…
Global Fund awards Zimbabwe US$ 502 million to support HIV, TB and malaria elimination
The Global Fund has awarded Zimbabwe a new grant totalling US$ 502 million in healthcare funding to support HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and…
The Director's Corner
“Before we can eliminate TB, we have to first eliminate the gaps in funding”
A message from José Luis Castro, Executive…
Brazil’s Supreme Court upholds landmark ban on flavours and additives in tobacco products
In a landmark victory for tobacco control and public health, Brazil’s Supreme Court of Justice has rejected a constitutional challenge…
On World Cancer Day, Dr Gan Quan, Director of The Union’s Department of Tobacco Control, emphasises the urgent need to tackle tobacco use
Over the next 10 years cancer deaths are projected to increase from 8.8 million to more than 14 million per year unless urgent…
$100,000 landmark donation will aid The Union’s programmatic and advocacy work on childhood TB
The Union is delighted to announce that its work in childhood tuberculosis (TB) has been significantly boosted by the generous gift of…
The Union signs agreement for US$ 14 million for TB-HIV care in Myanmar
The Union has signed two agreements with the United Nations’ Office for Project Services (UNOPS), totalling US$ 14 million, to provide…
The Union supports Myanmar National TB Programme outreach and case-finding
The Union’s Community Based Integrated Tuberculosis Care Project has built a volunteer network of more than 1,000 people within eight…
Advocating at WHO board meeting for political momentum to end TB
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), highlighted tuberculosis (TB) as a priority in…
The Director's Corner
"TB is a societal issue. If it is to be eradicated, we must demonstrate its relevance to every single ministry and government department…
Union as WCTOH secretariat encourages delegates to save water during Cape Town conference
Cape Town and the Western Cape is currently experiencing a significant drought, however we are able to confirm that the 17th World…
Submissions open for the 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health
The 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health in The Hague, The Netherlands, will bring together researchers, global advocates,…
Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation pulls out of tobacco industry-sponsored event for students
The finale of British American Tobacco Bangladesh’s [BATB] student competition ‘Battle of Minds 2017’ lost its guest of honour, Mayor…
Get new skills in 2018 with Union Courses
Union Courses offers a wide range of training that enables clinicians, programme managers and other healthcare professionals to develop…
“In Myanmar, The Union works with tens of thousands of patients whose lives depend on the treatment services we provide.” Nick Southern, Country Director, Myanmar
Ian Nicholas ‘Nick’ Southern has been Country Director for The Union’s office in Myanmar since January 2016. Originally from…
22nd Conference of The Union North America Region to assemble top TB experts from Western Hemisphere
The 22nd Annual Conference of The Union North America Region will bring together tuberculosis (TB) advocates, survivors, scientists,…
The Director’s Corner
A message from José Luis Castro, Executive Director, The Union, on World AIDS Day – 1 December
On this day, it is important to…
‘Leading Lights’ initiative highlights work and impact of frontline TB nurses
The International Council of Nurses’ (ICN) ‘Leading Lights’ initiative showcases the work of those nurses, trained by the ICN’s…
Guide to delivering high quality care for TB patients launched
Today on Universal Health Coverage Day, The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) and the International…
The Union calls for commitment to ensuring health for all on Universal Health Coverage Day
On Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, 12 December, The Union stands with advocates around the world in demanding increased action…
Union Position On Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco Products Published: Precautionary Principle Advised
The Union has today published its official position statement (PDF 373 KB) on the new generation of tobacco products – heat-not-burn (…
Final call for media to register for Universal Health Coverage webinar
On Universal Health Care (UHC) Day, 12 December, The Union is holding a webinar which will bring together experts to discuss how UHC (…
Momentum gathers at Global NCD Alliance Forum for the High Level Meeting on NCDs in 2018
The Global NCD Alliance (NCDA) Forum concluded today with a consensus from all to step up the pace and be more united if the 2018 High-…
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