Experts Call for Action Against Food- and Animal-borne Tuberculosis
London, United Kingdom, 30 September 2016 – Leading veterinary experts and authorities from global public health, animal health and…
Children receive comprehensive HIV care through Union Office in Myanmar
There are approximately 9,500 children living with HIV in Myanmar, according to a 2015 UNAIDS estimate. The Union Office in Myanmar…
Training to prevent tobacco industry interference in Latin America
In partnership with Uruguay’s Ministry of Health, The Union delivered an in-depth three-day technical training on tobacco industry…
Survey reveals action needed to reduce TB stigma in Zimbabwe
The Union Zimbabwe office has been involved in conducting a survey measuring knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on TB in…
Zimbabwe expands free community access to TB services nationwide
A nationwide programme which screens for active TB has been rolled out across high-risk communities in Zimbabwe, in a partnership…
New vaccines, better medications and more political will - the rallying cry of a TB nurse
When Nash Dhalla was seven-years-old she had to flee her home country of Uganda and Idi Amin’s political regime, which saw…
The Union confronts drug-resistance at Union World Conference as the UN declares global risk
The upcoming 47th Union World Conference on Lung Health will focus on the increasingly urgent threat of drug-resistance in treating…
The Union supports United Nations’ declaration to tackle the looming global threat of antimicrobial resistance
Today, The Union’s Executive Director José Luis Castro responded to the UN’s landmark declaration agreeing to help fight the threat of…
In memoriam: Dr Reynard J. McDonald (1941-2016)
The Union regrets to announce that Dr Reynard J. McDonald, internationally renowned tuberculosis (TB) expert and recipient of The Union…
Mexico will host the 48th Union World Conference on Lung Health
Held in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, from 11-14 October 2017
Mexico City/Paris, 21 September 2016 – Expo Guadalajara…
The Union applauds Uruguay's President Tabaré Vázquez's speech to the 71st United Nations General Assembly
The Union applauds the speech given yesterday by Uruguay's President Tabaré Vázquez to the 71st United Nations General Assembly. In a…
The Director’s Corner
A message from José Luis Castro
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a scourge of our times. It threatens to reverse progress made…
The Director’s Corner
Confronting resistance at the 47th Union World Conference on Lung Health
A message from José Luis Castro
As I write this…
In memoriam: Pak Jan Voskens (1952-2016)
With great sadness, we must announce that Pak Jan Voskens, physician, Country Director of KNCV in Indonesia and valued member of The…
The Union organises pre-conference workshop on TB, diabetes and HIV
There is a clear need to scale up the response to the challenges TB co-infection presents. Collaborative treatment is key to reducing…
55,293 TB patients diagnosed through sputum collection and transport in India
The Union’s Project Axshya – an enormous advocacy, communication and social mobilisation programme in India – has helped diagnose and…
Union raises TB and HIV awareness during spirit festival in Myanmar
Every year tens of thousands of people from all over Myanmar descend on the village of Taung Pyone, located 14 kilometres north of…
Conference season for Tobacco Control
Sustainability, illicit trade and e-cigarettes will be key topics for The Department of Tobacco Control at this autumn’s two major…
TB-Free India campaign draws support from universities and parliamentarians
The Call to Action for a TB-Free India, a country-wide campaign calling for innovative policies for tuberculosis (TB) control and new…
The motorcycle courier, a vital link between community, clinic and laboratory
“I am so proud of the work, because I do a job that helps people to get treated, before they get worse.“
Six years ago…
Statement from The Union on Michael R. Bloomberg’s appointment as WHO Global Ambassador for Non-communicable Diseases
From the Executive Director of The Union, José Luis Castro
We congratulate Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on his new appointment as…
Union South-East Asia Region Conference makes significant progress in challenging circumstances
The 3rd Conference of The Union South East Asia Region in Kathmandu, Nepal (26-27 May), marked some historic gains in the fight against…
The Union and University of Aberdeen launch new free toolkit for measuring air quality in hospitality venues
Edinburgh, UK, 3 August 2016 – A new toolkit (PDF 2.2MB) designed for public health professionals to assess compliance with smoke-free…
The Director’s Corner
A message from José Luis Castro on World Lung Cancer Day, 1 August
Today, on World Lung Cancer Day, we honour and support those…
World Lung Cancer Day: 1 August
Today, on World Lung Cancer Day, we honour and support those among us and across the globe who have been affected by lung cancer, one of…
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