Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) threaten millions of lives unless major policy changes take effect, according to experts who spoke at a press conference.  

From 26–30 September, the Fiji Islands hosted module 1 of a three-module operational research course jointly run by The Union; the Fiji College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (CMNHS); the World Health Organization (WHO); the Fiji National TB Control Programme (NTP), and supported by the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (The Global Fund).

The theme of this year's World AIDS Day on 1 December was "Getting to Zero" – an ambitious goal for a country such as Zimbabwe, which ranks 169/169 on the human development index and where 14.3% of the population was HIV positive in 2009.

A five-year report highlighting progress under the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use (BI) has been released by the US-based foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies. Among the findings: 21 countries have passed 100% smokefree laws, and there has been a 400% increase in people protected from second-hand smoke. Read more ...    

It is with great sadness that The Union announces the passing of Prof Djilali Larbaoui, an Honorary Member recognised in 2001 for his long and influential contributions to the fight against tuberculosis and lung disease. Read more ...