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Message from the Executive Director
Looking back, and moving ahead
José Luis Castro, 20 December 2019
Thanks to the commitment and energy of our staff, members and partners, this has been another transformative year for The Union. Working together, we have made progress in our strategic…
“I am excited about the changing landscape of Myanmar and the opportunities we all have to contribute”
The Union’s Deputy Director in Myanmar, Charlotte O’Sullivan, has a problem-solving approach to respond to the rapid pace of change in the country.Target for good health-related quality of life post-treatment is needed for TB, says Union article
The global health community must include a target to ensure that 90 percent of all people successfully completing treatment for TB can have a good health-related quality of lifeThe Union welcomes WHO recommendations for treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis
The Union's formal response to WHO rapid communication document, issued on 11 December.The Union’s call for increased Global Fund investment in operational research for TB sees progress
A new report on research funding trends for TB highlighted a Union editorial on the Global Fund’s critical role in supporting operational research and the practical measures it can take.On Universal Health Coverage Day, The Union calls for TB diagnosis, treatment and prevention for all
The Union joins advocates worldwide to demand strong, equitable health systems for all, regardless of their income or location.Global TB research funding reaches highest level on record, yet still falls US$1 billion short of UN targets
The report published this week by Treatment Action Group (TAG), 'Tuberculosis Research Funding Trends 2005 – 2018', provides new data on tuberculosis funding and analyses funding trends since 2005.The Union congratulates India for protecting non-smokers and youth by passing the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act 2019
The Union congratulates the Government of India for its sustained support in implementing evidence-based tobacco control policies to reduce tobacco use, and its commitment to passing the ban on e-cigarettes.Seventh edition of The Union’s popular ‘Orange Guide’ published
The seventh edition of an important Union technical guide, entitled ‘Management of Tuberculosis: A Guide to Essential Practice’, has been published and is available in print and online.The Union welcomes new and updated Global Plan to End TB 2018–2022
The Union today welcomed the STOP TB Partnership's updated Global Plan to End TB 2018-2022, launched today in Jakarta, Indonesia.Scientific review shows cost-effective actions achieve quick results for cleaner air and improved health
Reductions in air pollution yield fast and dramatic impacts on health, as well as decreases in all-cause morbidity according to a research paper, Health Benefits of Air Pollution Reduction, and corresponding report Clean Air Now, published today.Union review paper highlights critical action points for the treatment of TB infection
A review paper titled 'Treatment for latent tuberculosis infection in low- and middle-income countries: progress and challenges with implementation and scale-up', has been published on-line in the journal Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine.Mexico approves measure to ensure tobacco excise tax increases in line with national inflation
The Union collaborated with Union grantee, the National Council Against Addictions, to provide technical assistance to the government of Mexico and support the decision to update tobacco excise tax each year based on the inflation rate.Communities make the difference on World AIDS day
This World AIDS Day, 1 December, the theme is ‘Communities make the difference’, in recognition of the essential role that communities have played and continue to play in the AIDS response.“We can meet the challenges of the fight against tuberculosis if we join forces.”
Dr Kobto G Koura, The Union’s Programme Coordinator for Africa, believes that everyone has a significant contribution to make in the fight to end tuberculosis.Tobacco Farmers call for strengthened tobacco control in Indonesia
The Indonesia Multicultural Farmers Forum has called on the Indonesian government to create a comprehensive tobacco control policy to reduce tobacco deaths in the country.The Union welcomes Federal Senate approval of tobacco control Bill in Brazil
The Union welcomes the approval of a Bill by Brazil’s Federal Senate on Tuesday 12 November extending measures to fight the tobacco epidemic in the country.Incoming President of The Union, Professor Guy Marks shares his vision for the future
The Union's new President speaks about the challenges with funding, the need to build The Union’s reputation as the leading voice on tuberculosis and lung disease, and his desire to grow The Union’s membership and strengthen both conferences and journals.TB care is not meeting the needs of adolescents
The review paper Adolescent tuberculosis was published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, summarising current understanding about TB in adolescents from a clinical and public health perspectiveWorld COPD Day: All together to end COPD
COPD is a preventable and treatable disease that causes breathlessness, chronic sputum production and cough. There are 300 million current cases of COPD in the world.World Diabetes Day: The Union stresses the need for a coordinated global approach to diabetes mellitus-tuberculosis
This World Diabetes Day, 14 November, The Union stresses the need for a coordinated global approach to tackling the urgent co-epidemic of tuberculosis and diabetes.World Pneumonia Day: A call for an end to preventable pneumonia deaths
In support of World Pneumonia Day, 12 November, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, of which The Union is a member, calls for an end to preventable pneumonia deaths.Public Health Action broadens its coverage in latest issue
The Union is moving forward in the transformation of PHA from a journal covering nearly exclusively tuberculosis, to one which addresses a broad range of public health problems.The Union recognises major contributions to lung health through its annual awards
This year The Union presented four awards, and hosted a further two, at the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health in Hyderabad, India.Union members meet at the General Assembly to set the direction for The Union’s 100th year
The General Assembly provides members with the opportunity to review the past year, plan for the upcoming year, elect new members and officers to the Board of Directors and to conduct other business.