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• The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the April 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 and Philippines…

Wilson Mangeni is a nurse in Uganda and a student member of The Union. To continue our celebration of nurses, following International Nurses Day, we find out more about Wilson, why he joined The Union and passion for caring for others.

An article in a forthcoming issue of PHA highlights the Indian Governments attitude to asbestos – and the health implications of this. The preprint is free to read.

Fernando is a nurse in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and a member of The Union’s TB Nurses and Allied Professionals Scientific Sub-Section. To celebrate International Nurses Day, we find out more about Fernando, his role at The Union and passion for caring for others.

The Union prepared the following statements for the United Nations multi-stakeholder hearings on health held on 8 and 9 May 2023. Dr Kobto Ghislain Koura, Director TB Department, is representing The Union at the hearings about the fight against tuberculosis, pandemic…

An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of the IJTLD highlights the implications of artificial intelligence for publishing. The preprint is free to read.

In March, Dr Tara Singh Bam, Director of The Union Asia Pacific met with the Prime Minister of Nepal to discuss strategies to prevent non-communicable diseases, tuberculosis (TB) and tobacco use.

The Union has elected a new Community Advisory Panel (UCAP). UCAP consists of engaged members of affected communities and civil society from across the world.

Meet the new UCAP members.

• The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the March 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 International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is hosting a free webinar at 12 noon (CET) on April 4, 2023, to share its expertise, experience, and resources on tuberculosis (TB) in children and adolescents. French /English interpretation is available…

• On World TB Day, the lung health and wider community must come together to take action to end tuberculosis (TB). We have the expertise and tools to find, cure and prevent TB; now we must deploy them more effectively to achieve our vision - a world free of TB.…

The Union shares facts about tuberculosis (TB) to dispel 13 myths, misconceptions, and half-truths getting in the way of ending TB.

• A substantial proportion of adults who are diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and who successfully complete anti-TB treatment are left with impaired lung function, which increases their chance of morbidity and mortality compared with the general population. …

Nicole Salazar-Austin, Maternal and Child Tuberculosis Working Group co-chair, explains why TB notifications for persons during maternal and postpartum must be included in the WHO Global TB Report and UN High Level Meeting targets.

• To support healthcare workers in Mongolia to diagnose and care for children with tuberculosis (TB), The Union’s Diagnostic CXR Atlas for Tuberculosis in Children: A Guide to Chest X-ray Interpretation (the Atlas) has been translated into Mongolian.

  The…

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - PROF GUY MARKS

• Immaculate, 11 years old, and her mother were diagnosed with HIV. As part of a research project, led by The Union, Immaculate has taken tuberculosis (TB) preventive treatment to reduce the risk of TB infection and improve her quality of life. This is her story told with help…

• Akello, 10 years old, is living with HIV. After his mother fled to South Africa to look for work five years ago, he has been living with his auntie. As part of a research project, led by The Union, Akello has taken tuberculosis (TB) preventive treatment to reduce the risk of…

• Ochen, five years old, and his mother both live with HIV. As part of a research project, led by The Union, Ochen has taken tuberculosis (TB) preventive treatment to reduce the risk of TB infection and improve his quality of life. This is his story told with help from his…

Monthly ‘round-up’ news item – March 2023

• The Union Asia Pacific Office has published the February 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, Philippines,…

• On International Women’s Day 2023, we celebrate all of the inspirational women at The Union, as we stand for opportunities for all and against inequality.

  The Union is a diverse organisation, with female staff, consultants and members across the world in a variety of…

• On International Women’s Day 2023, we celebrate all of the inspirational women at The Union, as we stand for opportunities for all and against inequality.

  The Union is a diverse organisation, with female staff, consultants and members across the world in a variety of…

• On International Women’s Day 2023, we celebrate all of the inspirational women at The Union, as we stand for opportunities for all and against inequality.

  The Union is a diverse organisation, with female staff, consultants and members across the world in a variety of…

Monthly ‘round-up’ news item – February 2023