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In this recently accepted article for IJTLD, the authors performed a cohort-comparison study to assess Pretomanid in a regimen to treat drug-resistant TB: patients receiving the BPaL regimen had a significantly better 6-month post-treatment outcome than those on the B–L regimen. The preprint is free to read.

In this recently accepted Review for IJTLD, the authors summarise the evidence available at a country level, identifying broad mechanisms by which COVID-19 may modify TB burden and mitigation efforts.

Tobacco industry interference in public health policies is not new but has, over the past few years, significantly intensified in Mexico…

The Jharkhand legislative assembly approved, on 22 March, an important amendment to national legislation—The Cigarettes and Other…

World TB Day marks a time when we join with others and call for global action to end tuberculosis, an airborne disease that…

In 2015 the Bangladesh government began to levy a 1 percent Health Development Surcharge (HDS) for all tobacco products, an amount of…

In the lead up to World TB Day, an article in PHA calls for increased funding and renewed leadership to coordinate the global fight against TB. A relatively small investment in TB control has the potential to transform TB care, saving millions of lives and trillions of dollars in the global economy.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), together with the University of Cape Town and The Union, pays tribute to…

This study reports on the rate of co-infection with influenza A in a cohort of COVID-19 patients and its impact on the clinical course and outcome.

Convening 229 participants, Jakarta’s provincial government held a virtual inter-departmental seminar on 18 February to enhance a whole…

The authors investigate the potential impact of COVID-19 on people with RR-TB.

The Tobacco Control Implementation Hub is a one-stop shop for tobacco control policy implementation and enforcement resources.

The authors highlight the use of community testing as a means of addressing the impact of COVID-19 on TB diagnosis.

The Union World Conference will take place from 19-22 October. Wherever you are in the world, join us to know, share and act to find solutions to the biggest issues in lung health for this new era.

The Union congratulates the Kulon Progo District Government in Indonesia, for rejecting calls from the tobacco industry affiliated…

Science-based guidance on reducing the risks of flying during the pandemic, from Union experts.

To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…

On Wednesday 30 December, Union Grantee, the Indonesian Children Protection Agency (LPAI), met virtually with the Coordinating Minister…

To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…

Located in northwest Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtoonkwhaa (KP) has traditionally been known as one of the country’s most important tobacco…

The 5th APCAT Asia Pacific Summit of Mayors brought leaders together to share their insights and exchange experiences of the COVID-19 crisis, particularly in relation to tobacco control and NCD prevention.