Union Asia Pacific Monthly Bulletin February 2023
The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the February issue of its bulletin to share our activities in the region. This bulletin…
International Women's Day 2023: Prof Refiloe Masekela
On International Women’s Day 2023, we celebrate all of the inspirational women at The Union, as we stand for opportunities for all and…
International Women's Day 2023: Dr Olivia Mbitikon Dotar
On International Women’s Day 2023, we celebrate all of the inspirational women at The Union, as we stand for opportunities for all and…
International Women's Day 2023: Prof Elif Dagli
On International Women’s Day 2023, we celebrate all of the inspirational women at The Union, as we stand for opportunities for all and…
Working together to meet your training needs
Monthly ‘round-up’ news item – February 2023
Smoking Prevalence Decreases in Cambodia
Cambodia faces a major public health challenge due to the significant burden of disease and premature death caused by tobacco use. The…
Union Asia Pacific Monthly Bulletin January 2023
The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the January issue of its bulletin to share our activities in the region. This bulletin…
New Year, New Knowledge
Monthly ‘round-up’ news item – January 2023
Farewell Robert Loddenkemper
On January 8, 2023, Robert Loddenkemper passed away. As a member of The Union Board of Directors, President of European Region, Co-Chair…
Latest Union guide for diagnosis and management of TB in children and adolescents launches
Today, the fourth edition of The Union’s desk guide for diagnosis and management of tuberculosis (TB) in children and adolescents has…
Union meet with Indonesia Health Minister about ending TB and tobacco
In December 2022, The Union met with the Indonesian Minister of Health to discuss strategies to end tuberculosis (TB) and tobacco…
African TB programmes can incorporate contact investigation
Research led by The Union has found that it is feasible to incorporate contact investigation within national tuberculosis (TB)…
A reflection on 2022
As The Union sets its sights on another year dedicated to achieving our vision – a healthier world for all, free of…
Union brings together India TB programme to encourage advocacy, communications and social mobilisation
In December 2022, The Union organised the first-ever workshop about advocacy, communications and social mobilisation for the National TB…
Combating the tridemic: new guidelines, masking and altruism
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of the IJTLD highlights the impact of the tridemic of COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus. The preprint is free to read.
Union Asia Pacific Monthly Bulletin October-December 2022
The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the October-December issue of its bulletin to share our activities in the region. This…
The war in Ukraine is an environmental catastrophe
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of the IJTLD highlights the impact of the war in Ukraine on environmental pollution. The preprint is free to read.
Overcoming our socialisation for scarcity in TB - Dr Madhukar Pai
All of us are aware that the Covid pandemic has had a devastating impact on tuberculosis (TB) care, and we are unlikely to meet the TB…
Union response to WHO Global TB Report 2022
“The increase in tuberculosis (TB) cases and deaths for the second year in a row is alarming news. There are too many people with TB who…
National survey on the impact of the war in Ukraine on TB diagnostics and treatment services in 2022
A Letter in a forthcoming issue of the IJTLD highlights the impact of the war in Ukraine on TB services. The preprint is free to read.
Union Asia Pacific Monthly Bulletin September 2022
The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the September issue of its monthly bulletin to share our activities in the region. The…