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The Union has delivered its first blended learning international course on Principles of TB Care and Prevention: Translating Knowledge to Action since 2018.

• For two decades now, since 2004, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) have joined forces and collaborated closely to improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of…

Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino, Executive Director, The Union: “While it’s heartening to see some positive trends in our battle against TB, we must confront a harsh reality: despite our efforts, we are merely treading water, failing to make…

• The World Conference on Tobacco Control (formerly known as the World Conference on Tobacco or Health - WCTOH), the leading Conference on tobacco control which is organised by The Union, will take place from 23-25 June 2025 with grant funding support…

The SORT IT training teaches the practical skills to conduct and publish research and foster evidence-informed decision making.

The Union has announced its appointment of a new Executive Director, Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino.

With over two decades’ experience in improving health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries, Dr Kelly-Cirino has worked extensively…

The Union has delivered its first blended learning international course on Principles of TB Care and Prevention: Translating Knowledge to Action since 2018.

• Since 1920, The Union has been at the centre of the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and lung disease. We have achieved great things over the last 100 years and counting.

  From Union members Albert Calmette and Camille Guérin developing the first TB vaccine in 1921 and…

• Our vision

  A healthier world for all, free of tuberculosis and lung disease

  Our mission

  The Union strives to end suffering due to tuberculosis and lung diseases, old and new, by advancing better prevention and care. We seek to achieve this by the…

• The Union is delighted to announce the appointment of Nidhi Bansal as the Country Director for The Union India Office.

  Nidhi joins The Union at a very important time in not only the organisation’s journey towards improving lung health, but also in India’s…

Over 40 healthcare professionals attended pilot training programme organised by The Union to strengthen TB management and control in sub-Saharan Africa.

This training, developed and organised by The Union in collaboration with the…

• The Diagnostic CXR Atlas for Tuberculosis in Children: A Guide to Chest X-ray Interpretation (the Atlas) has been extensively revised, with the aim of assisting non-specialist healthcare workers in high tuberculosis (TB)-burden settings to interpret chest x-rays…

• New research shows the diagnosis and management of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) remains a serious challenge in six African countries.

  An in-depth analysis of DR-TB data from Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Niger, Senegal and Togo between 2018 and 2022, led by…

• A new project to end TB in urban settings has been launched in the Medchal Malkajgiri District of Hyderabad. The ‘Swasthya Nagarm’ project aims to implement a model of ending tuberculosis (TB) in urban settings, which focuses on active case finding and early diagnosis.…

• Thae Hsu Seesar's remarkable journey from a frail child to a resilient advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS serves as a testament to her indomitable spirit. Raised in a world riddled with adversity, she endured the loss of both parents. At just 13 years old, she received…

• To fulfil the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS, The Union’s HIV programme is committed to delivering holistic care, treatment and prevention of HIV in 34 townships in Myanmar. Operating within the public sector, this initiative is deeply integrated into healthcare…

• Today, Thae Hsu Seesar is a proud mother, living her life without fear. Regular lab tests confirm her successful ART regimen and controlled viral load. She embraces her role as an advocate, acknowledging the generosity of ART donors and the dedication of healthcare providers…

• Ma Swe Swe Myint’s life was a tale of two halves – one before and one after discovering her HIV status.

  “In December 2002, my world was filled with joy as I was carrying my second pregnancy, fresh out of university. However, that joy abruptly turned to darkness in…

• From clinical consultations to laboratory testing, tracking those who falter and a highly effective TB-HIV collaborative effort, The Union’s HIV programme extends a hand to all who seek its support like Ma Swe Swe Myint.

  The true heart of this programme lies in its…

• “To all my dear friends facing health challenges, remember that you can overcome life's ups and downs. I wish you all the strength, resilience, and a bright future ahead. Your journey, like mine, can transition from darkness to light.”

• Ko Tun Tun Htet’s journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of immense adversity. At 46 years old, he is a peer client supporter from Need Peer Community Representative, based in Yangon. His story begins with limited knowledge about HIV, a virus…

• The Union’s HIV programme shines a beacon of hope, as acknowledged by many supported by it, much like the way it ignited the spark in Ko Tun Tun Htet’s life.

  Ranging from vital clinical consultations to meticulous laboratory testing, tracking those who falter and an…

• Ko Tun Tun Htet’s story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of compassion. He transformed personal tragedy into a commitment to improving the lives of others affected by HIV, showing that even in the face of adversity, one can rise above it with determination and the…

Free Online Course on CXR Interpretation for Child Tuberculosis Diagnosis

• For many years, the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) has pioneered capacity building in operational research. While there are many resources, a written, comprehensive guide has not been available.

  The Union has developed the second…

An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of IJTLD OPEN provides highlights of progress made to date and the benefits of open access publishing.

• The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) has developed a comprehensive guide on operational research. The second edition of Operational Research to Improve Health Services: A practical guide for protocol development, data capture and…

• New research finds that a community-based approach to delivering TB treatment is highly effective at achieving successful TB treatment outcomes in Togo.

  The Union led the study in partnership with Togo’s National TB Programme (NTP) and the World Health Organization’s…

An article in a forthcoming issue of PHA assesses the reasons for loss-to-follow-up in patients being treated for disease resistant TB.

The Union launches Principles of TB Care and Prevention course