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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…

• The aims and objectives of the Hong Kong Tuberculosis, Chest and Heart Diseases Association

  To promote, encourage or undertake research and experimental work on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and any other aspects of the diseases and malfunction of…

• The aims and objectives of the Tuberculosis Association of India (TAI)

  The main objective of the Association is the prevention, control and relief of Tuberculosis.

  Vision statement: TAI envisions a TB-free India through collaborative efforts with…

• The aims and objectives of the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc. (PTSI)

  Founded in July 1910, the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc. (PTSI) is committed to becoming a leading partner in the elimination of tuberculosis in the Philippines,…

• The aims and objectives of the Taiwan Anti-Tuberculosis Association

  The Taiwan Anti-Tuberculosis Association is dedicated to supporting individuals affected by tuberculosis, promoting TB prevention and health education, and raising public awareness of…

• The aims and objectives of the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association

  Aims: Contribute to the improvement of national health and welfare and providing necessary international cooperation towards ending TB.

  Objectives: Conduct activities…

• The aims and objectives of the Korean National Tuberculosis Association

  The Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA)’s vision is “to provide the best service, trusted and acknowledged by everyone, regarding tuberculosis and respiratory diseases.”…

• The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease is deeply concerned by ongoing violent conflicts, and their increasing impact on the delivery of essential healthcare services, on health care workers and on vulnerable communities.

  We recognise that this…

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

  “It is important to take a moment to be proud of the progress made in 2024, which is testament to the inspiring commitment of frontline healthcare professional and…

• Union Courses provide the knowledge and skills that health professionals and programme managers need to run public health programmes that are clinically sound and administratively effective.

  TB and lung health courses cover clinical and programmatic aspects of TB,…

• The Union Courses Online platform has registered more than 57,000 visits in its six years of existence. We currently offer the following online courses, free of charge:

   

  Online course for chest radiograph interpretation for diagnostics of TB in adults (English…
• In 2026 we’re upgrading our Online Courses platform to make learning more dynamic and relevant. Here’s what this means for you: More timely content: We’ll offer educational and training content on emerging topics and new developments. Smaller, focused learning units: Micro-…

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…

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…

• Dr Kalpita Shringarpure’s career in public health research began with a spark of curiosity during a one-day operational research workshop in Baroda, India.  

  Inspired by this initial exposure and motivated by a desire to bridge the gap between data and…

• Shaikh Zuha Jabeen, a 23-year-old final year undergraduate medical student, first stepped into a tuberculosis (TB) ward during her second year of medical school. While many of her peers avoided the rotation due to stigma, she embraced the experience. This decision ignited her…

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…

An article in a forthcoming issue of PHA assesses efforts to strengthen drug susceptibility testing in seven countries to support BPaL rollout, highlighting variable capacity and the need for ongoing training and infrastructure.

An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of PHA highlights how cuts in donor funding for TB threaten progress but also present an opportunity for governments to invest in resilient, patient-centered health systems. The preprint is free to read.…

• The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) has announce its appointment of a new Chief Scientific Officer, Dr Kavindhran Velen.

  Kavi is a microbiologist and epidemiologist with over 18 years of experience in public and global health,…

In 2024, Union Courses continued to make a meaningful impact on the global fight against tuberculosis (TB), as confirmed by our latest participant survey. The survey, conducted in July 2025, gathered feedback from learners who completed our…

• The World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025, held in Dublin, Ireland from 23–25 June, brought together 1,300 delegates from around the globe for three days of collaboration, inspiration and action. Organised by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (…

• Operational research refers to the systematic investigation of real-world health system problems and finding practical solutions to improve health service delivery.

  It is not confined to laboratories or tertiary care hospital settings – instead, it is conducted…

• Chest X-rays (CXRs) are a crucial tool in the diagnosis and management of childhood TB.

  Combining CXR interpretation with good clinical evaluation and results from TB bacteriological tests helps to put the diagnostic puzzle together and decide whether to treat a child…

• The recently published World Health Organization (WHO) call to action and consensus statement about prioritising pregnant and lactating women in tuberculosis (TB) research represents the culmination of a multi-step process to develop consensus with a definitive…