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

  PTSI was founded in July 1910, with a vision to be a leading partner in the elimination of TB in the Philippines, that will bring not only a better quality of life for Filipinos…

• The aims and objectives of the Tuberculosis Association of India

  The Tuberculosis Association of India (TAI) has been serving the cause of tuberculosis since 1939. It is one of the oldest and largest voluntary organizations having its affiliates all over…

An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of IJTLD Open highlights the need for further progress in tackling TB in children and adolescents. The preprint is free to read.

IJTLD Open is a new open access journal to improve and broaden access to scientific knowledge. It officially launches on 1st January 2024 with a call for papers.

Hugh Blackbourn, Director of Publications at The Union, said: “A key…

Launched in January 2024, IJTLD Open is The Union's new Open Access journal for the latest research on TB and lung diseases including asthma, COVID-19 and COPD.

We welcome submissions on the development of diagnostics and treatments for…

Free Online Course on CXR Interpretation for Child Tuberculosis Diagnosis

• In a groundbreaking move, the Papua Provincial Government has passed a landmark regulation on Smoke-Free (Regulation No. 29 of 2023). This Governor’s regulation mandates comprehensive smoke-free in public places, workplaces and public transportation including a ban on the use…

Latest updates on the management of DRTB

• Inhaled medication is essential for people with chronic respiratory diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The most commonly used type of inhaler, the pressurised metered dose inhaler (pMDIs), contains fluorinated gas propellants that…

Villages across India are being supported to become tuberculosis-free, as part of a wider self-sufficiency drive. The Union, through the iDEFEAT TB Project and Corporate TB Pledge, is providing technical assistance to implement the programme…

• The Union is very sad to learn that Armand Van Deun, a remarkable public health physician and long-time Union member, passed away on 21 September 2023.

  Armand Van Deun was a renowned scientist from Belgium, with an additional specialty in microbiology.

  Armand…

• The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the September issue of its bulletin to share our activities in the region. This bulletin highlights the key activities, focusing on Tobacco Control and TB, carried out in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines…

An Editorial in the September issue of PHA highlights the need to accelerate progress towards TB elimination.

• Bangladesh recently convened the 3rd Mayors Summit under the theme “United efforts for healthy cities” from July 21st to 23rd in Cox’s Bazar. The gathering brought together mayors and representatives from 30 cities across the country to both commit to their goals and…

An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of the IJTLD highlights the need for access to medications for drugs for TB in Europe. The preprint is free to read.

Recently, The Union launched the 30th edition of its hugely successful international tuberculosis training course – sharing the latest insights and best practices in the global fight against TB.

• The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the August issue of its bulletin to share our activities in the region. This bulletin highlights the key activities, focusing on Tobacco Control and TB, carried out in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines,…

• The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the July issue of its bulletin to share our activities in the region. This bulletin highlights the key activities, focusing on Tobacco Control and TB, carried out in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines,…

Monthly ‘round-up’ news item – June 2023

• The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the June issue of its bulletin to share our activities in the region. This bulletin highlights the key activities, focusing on Tobacco Control and TB, carried out in Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Vietnam…

An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of the IJTLD highlights the need for child-friendly medications for drug-resistant TB. The preprint is free to read.

New research shows barriers to accessing tuberculosis (TB) preventive treatment remain in Uganda, even though coverage is high amongst many people living with HIV.