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Leaders come together for the 4th APCAT Summit on Tobacco Control
The 4th Asia Pacific Cities Alliance for Tobacco Control and NCDs Prevention (APCAT) Summit was attended by more than 200 delegates from 12 countries.“I believe we are on the cusp of major breakthroughs – I look forward to The Union making a key contribution.”
Professor Guy B Marks is President-Elect of The Union which means he will take over from the current President at this year’s Union World Conference in Hyderabad.On World Lung Day The Union highlights the urgent public health emergency caused by air pollution
In a week marked by global protests and the United Nations Climate Action Summit, the welfare of the entire planet is at forefront of the political agenda about health.Global Implementation Programme launches in Indonesia
The Union’s Global Implementation Programme, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, has officially launched in its first two cities, Yogyakarta and Depok City, Indonesia.India’s decision to ban e-cigarettes is an important step in protecting youth from nicotine addiction and progression to smoking
The Union welcomes the decision by the Ministry of Health of India to ban the production, import and sale of e-cigarettes as a timely measure to protect its youth from the dangers of nicotine addiction and cigarette smoking.Union study in China shows smoking cessation activities have long-term impact on people who underwent TB treatment
A Union-led study described changes in smoking status among people who underwent tuberculosis (TB) treatment five years previously, to determine the impact of smoking cessation advice and counselling.Union editorial calls for increased Global Fund investment in operational research for national TB Programmes
The Union’s Centre for Operational Research has published an editorial in the IJTLD calling on the Global Fund to support and strengthen operational research in national TB Programmes.Actress Claire Forlani announced as ambassador for The Union
Film and television actor, Claire Forlani, has accepted a role as ambassador for The Union and will speak at the opening ceremony of the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health.Our right to health, our right to clean air: Improving air quality to address NCDs
NCD Alliance, Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) - (both of which The Union is a member)
This policy brief explores the impact of air pollution on health and address the air quality issue in the response to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). It also…
The role of the judicial system in protecting the human right to health
The Union’s Regional Director for Latin America, Gustavo Sóñora, advocated for the judicial system to play a role in the protection of the human right to health at a regional event held in Paraguay.Message from the Executive Director
- Moving Together to Build a Healthier World
José Luis Castro, 16 September 2019
On 23 September, The Union is taking part in the United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Universal Health Coverage under the banner of ‘Moving Together to Build a Healthier World…
- Moving Together to Build a Healthier World
The Union’s TBData4Action method is designated a ‘best practice’ in Kenya
A Union method has been designated a ‘best practice to improve data for decision-making in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis’ by the Government of Kenya.Tribute to Edith Alarcón Arrascue
The Union is sad to announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Edith Alarcón Arrascue, on 27 August 2019, in Lima, Peru.Union hosts Challenge TB India dissemination event
The Union South-East Asia hosted an event to celebrate the achievements of the Challenge TB project in IndiaCommunity-based active case finding in India can test and treat more people with TB in hard-to-reach tribal areas
A Union project in Chhattisgarh, India, is conducting active case-finding among tribal communities in Narainpur and Kondagoan districts.“I'm really proud to be spearheading the better use of public health data to improve programme performance.”
Dr Srinath Satyanarayana, Deputy Director of The Union’s Centre for Operational Research is driven by his strong belief in evidence-based programme planning and implementation in public health.Study shows World TB Day effective in raising awareness of tuberculosis but gaps remain
Results show that World TB Day raises the worldwide awareness of TB, although for some specific high-burden countries the trend is more erratic.Union welcomes FDA approval of TB Alliance’s BPaL treatment for drug-resistant TB
A new treatment developed by the TB Alliance has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for some of the most drug-resistant forms of tuberculosisThe Child and Adolescent TB Centre of Excellence
The Union launches the Child and Adolescent Tuberculosis Centre of Excellence in Uganda, to promote collaboration and learning across the Africa region to prevent needless child and adolescent TB deaths.Union President Elect Professor Guy Marks shortlisted for top science prize
Union President Elect Professor Guy Marks has been shortlisted for a top scientific prize for his pioneering work on tuberculosis screening.Message from the Executive Director
People, partnerships and prevention
José Luis Castro, 31 July 2019
As we approach The Union’s Centennial and develop our new five-year strategy, I have been reflecting on our movement’s historic achievements, and on what is needed to achieve success now and in…
The Union welcomes China’s plans to regulate e-cigarettes
The Union welcomes the news that China is planning to regulate e-cigarettes to prevent young people and non-smokers from taking up vaping.“We look forward to a world free of TB which we know we will achieve with the right political, technical and financial will.”
Dr Christopher Zishiri, Director of The Union Zimbabwe Office, has a positive view of the future, much of which stems from the confidence he has in his team.STOP exposes tobacco industry allies in 27 countries that are supporting industry efforts to derail tobacco control
The STOP global tobacco industry watchdog, of which The Union is a partner, has launched a new database revealing close to 100 groups which are aiding the tobacco industry in its efforts to undermine public health policies worldwide.The First International Post-Tuberculosis Symposium at Stellenbosch
Around 65 invited delegates from around the world took part in the two-day event held on Monday 22 July and Tuesday 23 July