The Union has been leading the way in knowledge and research sharing around COVID-19 and lung health, including a powerful webinar series, publishing guidance, briefings, journal articles, and a set of frequently asked questions.
FAQs on COVID-19 and lung health
The Union has published a set of frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 and lung health, focusing on its impact on TB services and the people undergoing TB treatment, and guidance to maintain quality care throughout this period, as well as recommendations and guidance for healthcare workers treating smokers with COVID-19.
Webinar series: COVID-19 and lung health
The COVID-19 pandemic is perhaps the greatest healthcare challenge of a generation. The Union, in collaboration with its global community of members, is pleased to launch an open-access webinar series on COVID-19 and its intersection with tuberculosis (TB), tobacco control, lung disease and more.
See our other webinars here
New Union India Office Director appointed
The Union is delighted to announce the appointment of Nidhi Bansal as the Country Director for The Union India Office.
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Innovative model for ending TB in urban settings launches in India
A new project to end TB in urban settings has been launched in the Medchal Malkajgiri District of Hyderabad. The ‘Swasthya Nagarm’…
The Union extends vital health programmes in Myanmar through new Global Fund grant
Among ongoing efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB), drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), and HIV/AIDS, The Union Office in Myanmar, in…
Analysis of mesothelioma cases and National Cancer Registry data to assess asbestos exposure in India
An article in a forthcoming issue of PHA assesses the number of cases of mesothelioma to highlight the dangers of asbestos use in India.
Using timeliness metrics for household contact tracing and TB preventive therapy in the private sector, India
A forthcoming article in an issue of IJTLD describes the use of a timeliness metric for effective screening of household contacts. The preprint is free to read.
COVID official guidance
Read official guidance from The Union and our partner organisations on the latest guidance on COVID-19.
IJTLD fast-tracked articles
In order to share scientific research of immediate concern as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles from the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IJTLD) regarding COVID-19 and publishing them in full on our website, prior to their publication in the Journal.
See a complete list of all of our fast-tracked articles here.
New Union India Office Director appointed
The Union is delighted to announce the appointment of Nidhi Bansal as the Country Director for The Union India Office.
…
Innovative model for ending TB in urban settings launches in India
A new project to end TB in urban settings has been launched in the Medchal Malkajgiri District of Hyderabad. The ‘Swasthya Nagarm’…
The Union extends vital health programmes in Myanmar through new Global Fund grant
Among ongoing efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB), drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), and HIV/AIDS, The Union Office in Myanmar, in…
Analysis of mesothelioma cases and National Cancer Registry data to assess asbestos exposure in India
An article in a forthcoming issue of PHA assesses the number of cases of mesothelioma to highlight the dangers of asbestos use in India.
Using timeliness metrics for household contact tracing and TB preventive therapy in the private sector, India
A forthcoming article in an issue of IJTLD describes the use of a timeliness metric for effective screening of household contacts. The preprint is free to read.
The latest Union news about COVID-19
New Union India Office Director appointed
The Union is delighted to announce the appointment of Nidhi Bansal as the Country Director for The Union India Office.
…
Innovative model for ending TB in urban settings launches in India
A new project to end TB in urban settings has been launched in the Medchal Malkajgiri District of Hyderabad. The ‘Swasthya Nagarm’…
The Union extends vital health programmes in Myanmar through new Global Fund grant
Among ongoing efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB), drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), and HIV/AIDS, The Union Office in Myanmar, in…
Analysis of mesothelioma cases and National Cancer Registry data to assess asbestos exposure in India
An article in a forthcoming issue of PHA assesses the number of cases of mesothelioma to highlight the dangers of asbestos use in India.
Using timeliness metrics for household contact tracing and TB preventive therapy in the private sector, India
A forthcoming article in an issue of IJTLD describes the use of a timeliness metric for effective screening of household contacts. The preprint is free to read.
Partner sponsored content
The Union presents a series of special webinar sessions, organised and paid for by our partners to showcase new science and new areas of work. All paid for sessions are reviewed for compliance with The Union’s mission and vision.
Past webinar
The twin epidemics of TB and COVID-19: challenges and controversies
Watch a recording of this webinar
This webinar is paid for and created by Oxford Immunotec.
