A reflection on 2023
Prof Guy Marks, President and Interim Executive Director, reflections on the dedication, hard work and achievements of The Union in 2023.
Our submission platform has been buzzing with activity lately, here are a few updates from the #UnionConf2024:
- TBScience submissions are open until 10 June. Details here: https://conf2024.theunion.org/tbscience/
- Community Connect submissions deadline has been extended until 13 June. Details here: https://conf2024.theunion.org/community-connect/
- The second round of Satellite Sessions are open until 1 August. Details here: https://conf2024.theunion.org/participate/#satellite
Meanwhile, please spread the word among your networks to register for #UnionConf2024. We have early, affordable rates until 30 June. Details here: https://conf2024.theunion.org/registration/
This year we are also offering options for accommodation, airport transfers, etc. For more information, visit https://www.wclh2024bali.com/
IJTLD OPEN has launched
The Union has launched the first issue of IJTLD OPEN – a fully-compliant, open access journal to enhance our coverage of tuberculosis (TB) and lung disease.
This first issue of IJTLD OPEN features Editorials (highlighting TB in children and adolescents; and the need for action after the UN High-Level Meeting on TB) and a mix of Original Articles on TPT initiation; screening of household contacts for TB infection; Omicron SARS-COV-2 infection’; timeliness metrics for screening and preventing TB; and priorities for EMR countries to achieve TB elimination.
Watch a video on the launch of IJTLD OPEN https://youtu.be/nXW7wHSG1DM
Nutritional acquired immunodeficiency (N-AIDS) a key driver of TB Pandemic
One in five incident TB cases were attributable to malnutrition, more than double the number attributed to HIV/AIDS. Like HIV/AIDS, malnutrition is a cause of secondary immunodeficiency, known as nutritionally acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (N-AIDS). The Union and research partners have reviewed decades of data and made the case that N-AIDS deserves special consideration in the effort to eliminate TB.
The Union launches Principles of TB Care and Prevention course
The Union launches Principles of TB Care and Prevention course
Mises à jour du Kit de Formation Gratuite : Tuberculose chez l'Enfant et l'Adolescent - Guide pour les Agents de Santé
Kit de formation gratuit sur la tuberculose chez les enfants et les adolescents
“7-1-7” timeliness metric is valuable to TB household contacts in Pakistan
New research led by The Union finds the “7-1-7” timeliness metric to be valuable for screening and supporting household contacts of people with tuberculosis. The Union's Centre for Operational Research is assessing the use of the metric in India, Kenya and Pakistan.
Myths, misconceptions, and half-truths about TB
The Union shares facts about tuberculosis (TB) to dispel 13 myths, misconceptions, and half-truths getting in the way of ending TB.
Technical publications
Technical guides on TB, tobacco control, lung health and more, written by experts.
