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As The Union broadens its reach to address growing and interlinked issues, such as TB and diabetes, and lung health risk factors such as tobacco use, support from members has never been more important and more valued.
Xpert® MTB/RIF for NTPs in low-income countries: when, where and how?

Many are encouraging rapid and wide implementation of the new TB diagnostic test Xpert ® MTB/RIF. In the December issue of the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IJTLD), The Union's TB experts offered their perspective on this issue.
Strengthening tobacco control education in medical and nursing schools

The Union piloted a new workshop on integrating and strengthening MPOWER-based* tobacco control education in medical and nursing school curricula late last year.
Bali expects tourists will welcome its new smokefree law

Bali, a major international tourist destination, has enacted a 100% smokefree provincial legislation that will make public places, workplaces including hotels and restaurants and public transport 100% smoke-free, effective May 2012. The governor and hospitality proprietors expect the new law will be welcome among tourists.
World AIDS Day in Mandalay

On 1 December, The Union Office in Myanmar participated in a World AIDS Day Celebration in Mandalay organised by the National AIDS Programme (NAP).

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