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Operational Research courses in Africa strengthen health systems through capacity building
The Union’s Centre for Operational Research recently ran two SORT IT courses in Kenya and Uganda to equip public health professionals and healthcare providers with the skills necessary to conduct and implement operational research techniques to strengthen the health systems…
“Call to Action has advocacy at its core. Through innovative campaigning, it has contributed to the political commitment we are now seeing in India.”
As Regional Director for The Union’s South-East Asia office (USEA), Dr Jamhoih (Jamie) Tonsing oversees a region that presents some of the world’s most pressing public health issues.El Salvador launches collaboration with The Union to step up implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
The strategic partnership aims to expedite reductions in tobacco use by developing a national tobacco control policy, strengthening tobacco control legislation, and promoting tobacco tax reform.“The TB epidemic is sustained by broad injustices…this has to change.” Declaring our rights on World Day of Social Justice, 20 February
World Day of Social Justice (20 February) is the ideal time to reflect on how the concept of justice underpins the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic.Global Fund awards Zimbabwe US$ 502 million to support HIV, TB and malaria elimination
The Global Fund has awarded Zimbabwe a new grant totalling US$ 502 million in healthcare funding to support HIV, TB and malaria programmes over the next three years.TREAT TB trains 100 nurses in clinical management of MDR-TB in the Philippines
Nurses from facilities across two high-burden regions of the Philippines attended training sessions on clinical management of MDR-TB as part of an ongoing nationwide effort to intensify TB case-finding, diagnosis and treatment in the country.Brazil’s Supreme Court upholds landmark ban on flavours and additives in tobacco products
Brazil’s Supreme Court of Justice has rejected a constitutional challenge from the tobacco industry against a resolution from the National Health Surveillance Agency that banned all flavoured additives in tobacco products.The Director's Corner
“Before we can eliminate TB, we have to first eliminate the gaps in funding”
A message from José Luis Castro, Executive Director, The Union
If we are to end the global tuberculosis (TB) epidemic by 2030, then significant investment into better TB…
On World Cancer Day, Dr Gan Quan, Director of The Union’s Department of Tobacco Control, emphasises the urgent need to tackle tobacco use
Over the next 10 years cancer deaths are projected to increase from 8.8 million to more than 14 million per year unless urgent preventative action is taken. At present, two thirds of these deaths occur in economically developing countries.$100,000 landmark donation will aid The Union’s programmatic and advocacy work on childhood TB
The Union is delighted to announce that its work in childhood TB has been significantly boosted by the generous gift of USD $100,000 by husband and wife Professor Jeffrey Starke and Professor Joan Shook from the Texas Children's Hospital.The Union signs agreement for US$ 14 million for TB-HIV care in Myanmar
The Union has signed two agreements with the United Nations’ Office for Project Services (UNOPS), totalling US$ 14 million, to provide HIV and TB integrated services in Myanmar.The Union supports Myanmar National TB Programme outreach and case-finding
The Union’s Community Based Integrated Tuberculosis Care Project has built a volunteer network of more than 1,000 people within eight hard-to-reach townships of the Sagaing Region of Myanmar since the programme’s inception in March 2017.Advocating at WHO board meeting for political momentum to end TB
The Union attended the annual WHO Executive Board meeting - taking place this week - to present a number of interventions pushing for the political leadership and momentum needed to end TB.Union as WCTOH secretariat encourages delegates to save water during Cape Town conference
Cape Town and the Western Cape is currently experiencing a significant drought, however we are able to confirm that the 17th World Conference of Tobacco or Health will continue as planned - without causing a detrimental impact on our host city.The Director's Corner
"TB is a societal issue. If it is to be eradicated, we must demonstrate its relevance to every single ministry and government department."
A message from José Luis Castro, Executive Director, The Union
This week the Executive Board of the World Health…
Submissions open for the 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health
The 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health in The Hague, The Netherlands, will bring together researchers, global advocates, scientists, healthcare professionals, students and community members working on all aspects of lung health.Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation pulls out of tobacco industry-sponsored event for students
The finale of British American Tobacco Bangladesh’s student competition lost its guest of honour, Mayor Sayeed Khokon after civil society organisations highlighted that the event was a promotional stunt targeting young people with pro-tobacco messaging.Get new skills in 2018 with Union Courses
Union Courses offers a wide range of training that enables clinicians, programme managers and other healthcare professionals to develop and strengthen their knowledge and skills, in order to provide quality care for patients.“In Myanmar, The Union works with tens of thousands of patients whose lives depend on the treatment services we provide.” Nick Southern, Country Director, Myanmar
Ian Nicholas ‘Nick’ Southern has been Country Director for The Union’s office in Myanmar since January 2016.22nd Conference of The Union North America Region to assemble top TB experts from Western Hemisphere
The conference will be held from 28 February to 3 March 2018 in Chicago, and will feature speakers from organisations including WHO, Stop TB Partnership, The Union, TB Alliance, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The Director’s Corner
A message from José Luis Castro, Executive Director, The Union, on World AIDS Day – 1 December
On this day, it is important to review why, despite scientific evidence-backed policies and programmes, we are still failing to prevent tuberculosis (TB)-related…
‘Leading Lights’ initiative highlights work and impact of frontline TB nurses
The ICN's ‘Leading Lights’ initiative showcases the work of those nurses, trained by its TB and MDR-TB project, who have made an outstanding contribution to TB prevention, care and management in their local facility and community.The Union calls for commitment to ensuring health for all on Universal Health Coverage Day
On Universal Health Coverage Day, 12 December, The Union stands with advocates around the world in demanding increased action dedicated to achieving access to health for all.Guide to delivering high quality care for TB patients launched
On Universal Health Coverage Day updated guide supports front line staff to offer quality health care to every TB patient around the worldMomentum gathers at Global NCD Alliance Forum for the High Level Meeting on NCDs in 2018
The Global NCD Alliance Forum concluded today with a consensus from all to step up the pace and be more united if the 2018 High-level Meeting on non-communicable diseases is to fulfil its potential.