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New report shows drug-resistant TB set to increase in four high burden countries
Published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, the report predicts that by 2040 MDR-TB will make up 32.5 percent of all TB cases in Russia, 12.4 percent in India, 8.9 percent in the Philippines, and 5.7 percent of TB cases in South Africa.The Director’s Corner
Three critical strategies to impact asthma
Asthma is a major noncommunicable respiratory disorder. Globally, it affects more than 300 million people and is the most common chronic disease of childhood, affecting 14 percent of children worldwide. Shockingly,…
STREAM community engagement workshop held in Tbilisi, Georgia
The STREAM trial, which is evaluating the effectiveness of shorter treatment regimens for MDR-TB, held a community engagement workshop in Tblisi, Georgia, where the Stage 2 trial is planned to initiate shortly.New project in Myanmar aims to double TB detection rates
The Union is extending TB support to the National TB Programme and the network of community health workers and volunteers in eight townships in the remote northern region of Sagaing.Targeted screening campaign aims to reduce TB in mining populations in Zimbabwe
The Union has started an active screening campaign for high-risk groups in 18 districts in Zimbabwe, including miners – who have some of the highest incidences of TB in the world.Extensive volunteer network improves TB services among tribal populations in India
The Union’s Project Axshya is working with an active network of 15,000 volunteers, mobilised throughout the country to address the needs of vulnerable populations with regards to TB information, screening, treatment and support.“The Union is such a rich environment, no two days are alike.”
Sylvie began her career with The Union in 1999. Now she is the calm multi-tasker responsible for the smooth running of the essential business that supports the critical work of The Union across 144 countries.Japan – a global leader in finding TB solutions: Asia-Pacific Region Conference (APRC) 2017
Over 600 participants attended the conference in Tokyo, between 22-25 March. Organised by the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association and The Union’s Asia Pacific Region, the conference theme was ‘TB-Free Asia Pacific - Accelerate Steps Toward Healthy Lungs.’Union member discount available for new Lancet COPD and Lung Cancer summit
Union members are offered reduced registration for a new Summit, organised by The Lancet Respiratory Medicine and The Lancet Oncology, focused on COPD and Lung Cancer, that will take place in Perth, Australia, July 28 -29, 2017.The Director’s Corner
“We will not end global TB until we eliminate TB in India.”
India’s TB-Free Summit inspires collective action.
Last week, I was in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh for the India TB-Free Summit – two days of high-level, high profile events and meetings,…
TB-Free India Summit rallies support for ending TB by 2025
The TB-Free India Summit on 7 and 8 April received a message of support from the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, saying: “It is gladdening to see stakeholders from all walks of life converge…to deliberate on a vision for a TB Free India.”On World Health Day, Union Working Group highlights need to recognise links between depression and TB
As World Health Day focuses this year on efforts to mobilise action on depression, Union members in the TB and Mental Health Working Group highlight the damaging influence of depression on those suffering from TB.Physical activity is a move towards health and well-being: World Day for Physical Activity, 6 April
World Day for Physical Activity promotes the message that physical activity is essential for health and well-being. It is an annual reminder of the benefits of exercise for individuals and for reducing the burden on over-stretched health-care systems.Cricket match between celebrities and MPs will conclude TB Free India summit
The Call to Action for a TB Free India Summit, being held on 7-8 April in Dharamshala, India, will conclude on 8 April with a cricket match which will see some of India’s top celebrities and politicians competing to symbolically ‘bowl TB out of India’.Deadline approaching: last call for submissions to The Union World Conference
The deadline to submit abstract and session proposals to the 48th Union World Conference on Lung Health is 10 April.On World TB Day The Union looks for ways to accelerate progress
On the 36th World TB Day, we are reminded that the next great steps are needed more than ever. We must accelerate progress to end the TB epidemic by 2030, a vital aim of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the WHO End TB StrategyTB-Free India Summit will increase momentum in fight against TB
The Call to Action for a TB-Free India will bring top government officials and members of parliament (MPs) together with big name Indian celebrities to bring increased awareness and momentum to the fight against TB.TB survivors bring their stories to policymakers on Capitol Hill
More than 20 tuberculosis (TB) survivors met with leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to share their experiences with those who have responsibility for determining the US government’s response to TB both in the U.S. and worldwide.Berlin TB Summit brings parliamentarians from across the G20 together
On 20 - 22 March, in Berlin, Germany, The Global TB Caucus convened a summit to agree on proposed actions for G20 leaders to implement in relation to TB and the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) agenda.Civil Society voice speaks loudly on World TB Day
On World TB Day the voices of patients, communities and civil society organisations carry the most inspiring messages of all.Union Executive Director calls for cities to play larger role in fight to end TB
José Luis Castro delivered a speech today in Seville, Spain, to mark World TB Day. The speech called for urgent acceleration of action against TB, and for cities to play a larger role in the fight to end TB.The Director’s Corner
A message from José Luis Castro, Executive Director, The Union, on World TB Day
Global TB community must accelerate progress toward TB elimination.
World TB Day (24 March) is an annual reminder that tuberculosis (TB) not only still exists but remains a…
Health leaders discuss latent TB infection and prevention in China
Researchers, healthcare workers and other experts in tuberculosis (TB) convened on 1 March in Beijing to discuss methods for tackling latent TB infection (LTBI) in China.HIV education initiative works with students and communities in Myanmar
Students in Myanmar are learning about HIV/AIDS through interactive workshops and health talks as part of a six-month education and outreach initiative led by The Union Office in Myanmar.Kavita Ayyagari, Project Director, Challenge TB, India: How innovation and partnerships are confronting TB in India
Kavita Ayyagari joined The Union in 2015 bringing insights from both the private and public sectors as well as her passion for how advocacy and communications can effect change, all of which has informed her leadership of the Challenge TB project.