Enhancing TB prevention across South-East Asia
A multi-country study aiming to improve the retention of people in different phases of care for TB prevention across South-East Asia is…
Union Medal 2024 winner: Prof Jane Carter
During The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2024, Prof Jane Carter received The Union’s highest honour – the Union Medal –…
MESSAGE FROM HER IMPERIAL HIGHNESS CROWN PRINCESS AKISHINO OF JAPAN, HONORARY MEMBER OF THE UNION
Message from Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Akishino of Japan, Honorary Member of The Union:
World TB Day is the…
The rationale for cancer to be made a notifiable disease in India
In this Short Communication (to be published in the Q2 issue of PHA), the authors explain why…
No more excuses: Break the chain of transmission to end tuberculosis - World TB Day 2025
It is total injustice and failure by us all that millions of people around the world are still at high risk of tuberculosis (TB…
New strategy to help find more people with TB in Central African Republic
The Union has launched a project to evaluate the effectiveness of a new strategy to find more people with undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB)…
TB disability and multimorbidity at the onset of treatment in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Ahead of World TB Day, we present an article that assesses the burden of multimorbidity and the…
Evaluating disability, comorbidities and risk factors after TB treatment: an 18–24 month follow-up in China
Ahead of World TB Day, we present an article that assesses disability, comorbidities and risk…
International Women's Day 2025: Prof Katharina Kranzer
Prof Katharina Kranzer was recently appointed as Chair of the Conference Scientific Committee, which develops the scientific programme…
International Women's Day 2025: Nidhi Bansal
Last year, Nidhi Bansal was appointed as Country Director for The Union India Office. Nidhi has worked extensively in India on pressing…
International Women's Day 2025: Dr Rebecca Nantanda
In March 2023, Dr Rebecca Nantanda and two other Union members founded the Childhood Pneumonia Working Group, with the aim to drive…
Union Medal 2024 winner: Dr Razia Kaniz Fatima
At The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2024, Dr Razia Kaniz Fatima received The Union’s highest honour – the Union Medal –…
International Women's Day 2025: Ambition into action
International Women’s Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate all the inspirational women across The Union’s membership, workforce…
Celebrating a year of learning: thank you to our course participants!
Reflecting on the past year, we extend our sincere thanks to the dedicated learners who joined us in our mission to combat…
Scholarship for drug-resistant TB course announced in memory of leading public health physician
A key group within the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) announced the establishment of a…
In conversation with Cassandra
We grabbed five minutes with Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino to learn more about her motivation for…
A reflection on 2024
From changing WHO guidelines and identifying key improvements to drug-resistant TB management,…
A year in review – evaluating the launch of IJTLD OPEN
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of IJTLD OPEN describes how open access has driven a…
Income-related disparity in country TB rates
A new analysis of global tuberculosis (TB) data reveals that lower income countries are…
"United drive towards a healthier world for all": Union Conference 2024 closing speech
"Honoured guests, distinguished members of The Union and conference delegates, we thank you for your valuable contribution to…