Join our webinar and help us find TB to end TB
The event, aimed at healthcare professionals and policy makers, follows the Union's World TB Day theme: “We must find…
Child tuberculosis: Ochen’s preventive therapy story
Ochen, five years old, and his mother both live with HIV. As part of a research project, led by The Union, Ochen has taken tuberculosis…
Child tuberculosis: Immaculate’s TB preventive therapy story
Immaculate, 11 years old, and her mother were diagnosed with HIV. As part of a research project, led by The Union, Immaculate has taken…
Union’s Atlas supporting child TB diagnosis and care in Mongolia
To support healthcare workers in Mongolia to diagnose and care for children with tuberculosis (TB), The Union’s Diagnostic CXR Atlas for…
Stepping up tuberculosis preventive therapy for household contacts
A substantial proportion of adults who are diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and who successfully complete anti-TB treatment…
Child tuberculosis: Akello's TB preventive therapy story
Akello, 10 years old, is living with HIV. After his mother fled to South Africa to look for work five years ago, he has been living with…
We must find and treat everyone with tuberculosis (TB), to end TB
We have seen commitments from world leaders and several iterations of global TB strategies come and go, but the reality is that…
Need for increased global attention on maternal TB: Global TB Report inclusion
Tuberculosis (TB) is responsible for 6-15% of all maternal deaths and leads to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as pre-eclampsia…
Myths, misconceptions, and half-truths about TB
The Union shares facts about tuberculosis (TB) to dispel 13 myths, misconceptions, and half-truths getting in the way of ending TB.
MESSAGE FROM HER IMPERIAL HIGHNESS CROWN PRINCESS AKISHINO OF JAPAN, HONORARY MEMBER OF THE UNION
On World TB Day, the lung health and wider community must come together to take action to end tuberculosis (TB). We have the…
Specialized training in clinical and programmatic management of DR-TB in Eritrea
Monthly ‘round-up’ news item – March 2023
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: 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…
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…
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…
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