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New study examining the role of trained TB survivors to support community-level activities, as part of the 7-1-7 timeliness approach has published in BMJ Open. This study was conducted within India’s National TB Programme across the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease is deeply concerned by ongoing violent conflicts, and their increasing…

Prof Guy Marks, President of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)

“It is important to take…

Global efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) face increasing challenges, including funding constraints and the need for scalable training solutions. In response, The Union has launched two new free online courses to strengthen the skills of health professionals worldwide. Both courses are self-paced, fully online, and designed to support clinicians and programme managers in improving TB diagnosis and management.

The Union’s Centre for Operational Research, with funding support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, revised its original Guide to Operational Research to create a more comprehensive, practical tool. This new edition is structured around 15 easy-to-navigate chapters, each framed by questions that lead readers through the full operational research cycle.

Shaikh Zuha Jabeen, a 23-year-old final year undergraduate medical student, first stepped into a tuberculosis (TB) ward during her…

Dr Kalpita Shringarpure’s career in public health research began with a spark of curiosity during a one-day operational research…

The Union’s flagship training course on tuberculosis control marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of its 32nd edition in Cotonou, Benin. Bringing together health professionals from across six countries, the course combined online learning with intensive in-person training, reaffirming the Union’s commitment to strengthening TB response through capacity building and international collaboration.