The Union takes action on the “Fourth 90”
National TB Programmes aim to diagnose and treat patients who have developed tuberculosis (TB), with successful completion of…
MESSAGE FROM HER IMPERIAL HIGHNESS CROWN PRINCESS AKISHINO OF JAPAN, HONORARY MEMBER OF THE UNION
World TB Day is an opportunity for us to celebrate our achievements, while focusing ourselves on the task at hand – eliminating…
How training and education can further improve management of TB infection
Global tuberculosis (TB) targets were off-track in 2020, as reported by the Global TB report by WHO (2021), due to the adverse…
Building capacity for TB care and prevention in Kenya
The Union, in collaboration with the national tuberculosis programme (NTP) and a local non-governmental organisation, built the…
International Women’s Day 2022: Dr Omara Dogar
On International Women’s Day 2022, we celebrate all of the inspirational women at The Union, as we stand against inequality.
The…
International Women's Day 2022: Dr Karuna D Sagili
On International Women’s Day 2022, we celebrate all of the inspirational women at The Union, as we stand against inequality.
The…
International Women’s Day 2022: Ingrid Schoeman
On International Women’s Day 2022, we celebrate all of the inspirational women at The Union, as we stand against inequality.
The…
Union delivers operational research and capacity building in Sri Lanka for the World Bank
The Union’s Centre for Operational Research (COR) has successfully carried out a study to assess the successes and challenges in the…
An exciting new future for Public Health Action
An overview of the new Editorial plan for Public Health Action
A bright future for the IJTLD
We believe it is vital that the IJTLD continues to adapt and improve how we communicate knowledge about TB and lung…
Timor-Leste Raises Tobacco Taxes
On 15th December 2021, Timor-Leste determined that it would increase tax on tobacco products, effective January 2022. The excise tax…
Air conditioners, airborne infection prevention and air pollution in buildings in New Delhi
COVID-19 and poor air quality is leading to increased use of mechanical ventilation, but the authors of this article question how effective these systems are in important buildings in India. The preprint is free to read.
Evaluation of screening international travellers for COVID-19
The authors have monitored post-arrival screening for COVID-19 to evaluate its effectiveness. The preprint is free to read.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance announces a 12% increase in tobacco excise tax and prices for 2022
On 13 December, the Ministry of Finance Indonesia announced that both tobacco excise tax and minimum retail prices will increase by an…
Opportunities to prevent and manage undernutrition to amplify efforts to end TB
High rates of undernutrition are a key driver of the TB epidemic. In this mini review (to be published in the January issue of IJTLD) the authors highlight the need to do more to address undernutrition and its importance for public health. The preprint is free to read.
Asia Pacific Mayors commit to stronger action against tobacco to prevent NCDs and lung diseases at sixth APCAT summit
The sixth Asia Pacific Summit of Mayors on 7 December— “Together we bring health solutions”—convened over 800 delegates from 130 cities…
A landmark decision, Mexican Congress approves key amendments to National Tobacco Control Law
On 14 December, after extensive debate in the Parliament, the Mexican Senate approved unanimously the most important amendment to the…
Treatment outcomes in people with tuberculosis in Uzbekistan
The Centre for Operational Research at The Union, led by Ajay Kumar and Anthony Harries, collaborated with the World Health…
Apply for a free student membership today
Young people are vital to continue the battle against tuberculosis and lung disease. To help young people join The Union, last…
Reflections on the ‘Other COP’ – Progress on Tobacco Control Despite COVID and Industry Attacks
Gan Quan, The Union's Director of Tobacco Control, looks back at COP9 for Health Policy Watch.
Lifetime burden of disease due to incident tuberculosis
New study finds the consequences of post-tuberculosis adds substantially to the disease burden caused by tuberculosis. The Centre for Operational Research at The Union was part of the global research collaboration.
Memorable and successful virtual #UnionConf
The 52nd Union World Conference on Lung Health took place virtually from 19-22 October and it was an engaging and eye-opening virtual event.
It was four days filled with pathbreaking science, some of which got extensive media coverage – including Ryan Dinkele’s research which made it to The New York Times, Tuberculosis, Like Covid, Spreads in Aerosols, Scientists Report as well as results of the Practecal trial led by Médecins Sans Frontières which got covered in The Telegraph New hope for patients as ‘gruelling’ treatment for drug resistant TB could be cut to six months and the promising fingerstick blood test that was featured in Devex Fingerstick blood test can be a promising TB screening tool, study finds. These articles were only the tip of the iceberg, we received tremendous media coverage this year.
We would like to extend a special thank you to all our delegates who attended the Union World Conference – your participation was invaluable and contributed immensely to the success of the event. As a registered delegate, you can view the session recordings on the virtual platform till December 31, 2021.
We look forward to welcoming you again next year.