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New dates: June to August 2025
Hybrid course - online and field visit. Course in English.

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New dates: August to October 2025
Hybrid course - online and field visit. Course in English.

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6 au 10 Octobre 2025
Cours présentiel. Cours en français.

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• The Union is delighted to announce that Dr Bess Miller and Prof Steve Graham have been newly elected as members of the Board of Directors, and we would like to thank Edward Nardell and Robert Horsburgh for their tireless commitment to The Union.

  In 2023, as part of a…

• Board of Directors overview

  The Union Board of Directors is voted on by the membership each year. Board members have a set term before they are up for re-election. As a Board member's term ends, they can choose to retire from the Board or present themselves for re-…

• Bess Miller

  Bess is a physician and epidemiologist, who has held senior leadership positions at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for nearly three decades.

  During her time at CDC, she directed international TB/HIV control efforts for CDC…

• According to a rapid survey conducted by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), 65% of National TB Programmes in Africa (11 out of 17 respondents) declared that the US Government funding stoppage has already negatively affected TB care and…

• The Union has always been interested in and has promoted communities affected by tuberculosis (TB). The most notable example is the time and space dedicated annually to TB-affected communities at The Union World Conference on Lung Health, known as Community Connect.

  …

Avril 2025
Cours format hybride - en ligne avec visite terrain. Cours en français.

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• We invite you to nominate individuals whose dedication and leadership are making a profound impact in the global fight against tobacco. Thank you for helping us recognise and celebrate those carrying forward Dr Terry’s powerful legacy.

  This year’s awards will be…

• In 2025, there are two award categories:

  The Young Pioneer Award recognises an emerging leader who is championing a breakthrough idea/technology/program/campaign that is advancing the field of tobacco control beyond traditional efforts with demonstrated positive…

• Each nomination will be reviewed by the Luther L. Terry Awards Selection Committee. They will score the nominations based on:

  Nominees demonstrating a record of consistent excellence in tobacco control Nominees serving as exemplars and/or role models to others in the…
• Individuals from any country are eligible. Nominations from low- and middle-income countries are strongly encouraged. An individual’s work may be on a global, regional, national, state, and/or municipal scale. Nominations are encouraged from a wide range of fields, including…

• Application deadline: 16 May 2025

  Winners notified: 23 May 2025

  Acceptances confirmed: 6 June 2025

  Awards presentation: 25 June 2025

• To nominate a candidate for the Luther L. Terry Awards, please complete the official nomination form.

  The form must be filled out by the nominator and should include the nominee’s full name, contact details, professional affiliation, and a brief biography summarising…

• Prof Judith Mackay, Director, Asian Consultancy on Tobacco Control, Hong Kong Prof Elif Dagli, Paediatric Pulmonologist, Emeritus, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey and Chair, Health İnstitute Association Dr Douglas W. Bettcher, Senior Advisor, Director-General’s Office,…

• On Friday 29 March, Myanmar was devastated by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed thousands of people (with the death toll rising), destroyed many buildings (including homes, hospitals and temples) and left the country without vital infrastructure (water, electricity,…

• The Union and the American Friends of The Union are collecting much needed donations, which will be used to provide:

  Shelter Support: Distribute tents/temporary shelters for staff in open fields. Basic Supplies: Provide essential food and water at The Union office for…

• The Union is one of the very few international non-government organisations that is working on the ground in Myanmar, which is why it is so important for us to ensure continuity of services for TB and HIV during this disaster.

  Due to the damage, only three of our 16…

• A new study has identified lower than expected tuberculosis notifications in prisons across Europe and the Americas during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  Amy Zheng, Lena Faust and Leo Martinez led a multi-author group, including Prof Anthony Harries, Senior Advisor at…

• In an era where budget cuts and financial constraints are increasingly impacting the healthcare sector, the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) supports health care professionals worldwide.

  Training, capacity building, and refresher…

• These courses are meticulously designed by leading experts in the field and are accessible to health care professionals across the globe. Whether you are a physician, nurse, or allied health professional, our courses provide valuable insights and practical knowledge that can…

• Since 1920, The Union has been at the centre of the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and lung disease. Along the way The Union became many different things to many different people: a membership organisation, a scientific body, an implementation partner, and an advocacy and…

• Since 1920, The Union has been at the centre of the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and lung disease. Along the way The Union became many different things to many different people: a membership organisation, a scientific body, an implementation partner, and an advocacy and…

• Last week, the ‘India Innovation Summit- Pioneering solutions to End TB’ was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

  The Summit, inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, brought together more than 1,400 key stakeholders…

• During The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2024, Prof Jane Carter received The Union’s highest honour – the Union Medal – alongside Dr Razia Kaniz Fatima. The prestigious award recognises those who have made an outstanding contribution to lung health by their leadership…

• A multi-country study aiming to improve the retention of people in different phases of care for TB prevention across South-East Asia is underway.

  The study is being undertaken in selected districts of India, Bhutan, Indonesia, Nepal and Sri Lanka. It is led by the…

• The Union calls for the prioritisation of finding and treating everyone with tuberculosis (TB) in high-burden settings.

  24 March 2025

  On World TB Day 2025, the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) calls on all stakeholders (…

• The Union has launched a project to evaluate the effectiveness of a new strategy to find more people with undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB) in Bangui, Central African Republic.

  For the first time in Francophone Africa, The Union and the Central African Republic National…

In this Short Communication (to be published in the Q2 issue of PHA), the authors explain why the Ministry of Health in India should make cancer a notifiable disease.

• Message from Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Akishino of Japan, Honorary Member of The Union:

  World TB Day is the day when we must all renew our commitment to ending tuberculosis as agreed by the international community.

  “The latest statistics on…

Ahead of World TB Day, we present an article that assesses the burden of multimorbidity and the effectiveness of referral pathways  at the start of TB treatment across Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Ahead of World TB Day, we present an article that assesses disability, comorbidities and risk factors after TB treatment in China.