Implementing Collaborative TB-HIV Activities: A Programmatic Guide

P. I. Fujiwara, R. A. Dlodlo, O. Ferroussier, et al. - 2012 - English
This guide summarises The Union's experience in developing approaches to integrated TB-HIV care for adults in resource-limited settings. It is recommended for health professionals at the implementation level and national programme staff in charge of policy and practices for collaborative TB-HIV activities. English (PDF 483.9 KB) | order the print version

Collaborative Framework for Care and Control of Tuberculosis and diabetes

A.D. Harries, K. Lönnroth (coordinators) - 2011 - English
WHO and The Union developed this framework based on systematic reviews and existing guidelines to guide national programmes and others on developing a coordinated response to TB and diabetes at organisational and clinical levels. English (PDF 691.5 KB)

Desk-guide for diagnosis and management of TB in children

S. M. Graham et al - 2010 - English

The Union in partnership with experts from sub-Saharan African countries has produced for NTPs a desk-guide of child TB management for health workers aimed at the district or more peripheral level of care.

English (PDF 858.7 KB)

BOOK IN SPANISH : Tuberculosis

V. Farga, J. A. Caminero - 3rd Ed - 2010 - Spanish
This 3rd edition of the "Tuberculosis" book, written by Prof Victorino Farga and Dr José Antonio Caminero, will contribute enormously to current knowledge on tuberculosis and its numerous facets.
It is available in Spanish only at a cost of 20 € + shipping.
Access the flyer and order form in Spanish

Smoking cessation and smokefree environments for tuberculosis patients

K. Bissell, T. Fraser, C-Y. Chiang, D. Enarson - Second ed. - 2010 - English

This guide addresses the association between tobacco smoke and tuberculosis and offers recommendations for health service providers who want to help their patients with TB to stop using tobacco.

English (PDF 1.5 MB) | order the print version

Management of Tuberculosis: A Guide to the Essentials of Good Clinical Practice

Technical Consultants of The Union - 6th edition - 2010 - English, French, Spanish

The 6th edition of the Orange Guide provides practical guidance to health workers on the front line of TB control. It includes sections on HIV, MDR-TB and a review of the recommended treatment regimens.

English (PDF 919.4 KB) | French (PDF 1022 KB) | Spanish (PDF 1 MB) | order the print version

BOOK/CD-ROM - Tuberculosis and public health: policy and principles in tuberculosis control

T. Arnadottir - 2009 - English

This monograph was inspired by the policy model developed in national programs collaborating with The Union as well as by countless debates with lay people and health professionals both within and outside tuberculosis programs. The aim is to share experiences and thoughts that concern tuberculosis work in high-prevalence countries. To order the book and/or CD-ROM, please fill in the order form and contact us at documents@theunion.org.

English (PDF 4.9 MB)

Guidance for national tuberculosis and HIV programmes on the management of tuberculosis in HIV-infected children: Recommendations for a public health approach

M. Cotton, S. M. Graham, H. Jaspan, et al - 2010 - English

The Union, in partnership with WHO and international experts, developed a guidance document for the management of TB in HIV-infected children.

English (PDF 823.9 KB) | order the print version

Tuberculosis Documentation for Health Care Professionals

H. Rieder - 2009 - English

This CD-ROM replicates the website www.tbrieder.org with references for understanding global TB control, including Union technical guides, PowerPoint presentations, photographs, and more.

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Clinical Tuberculosis

H. L. Rieder, C-Y. Chiang, R. P. Gie, D. A. Enarson - Macmillan - 3rd edition - 2009 - English

This is a practical reference for non-specialist doctors and health workers in countries with a high prevalence of TB. It is also useful for doctors in low- prevalence and limited-resource settings. Order the book here.