Message from the Executive Director

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease is deeply concerned by ongoing violent conflicts, and their increasing…

Prof Guy Marks, President of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)

“It is important to take…

Today is the sixth International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, and we are reminded of the invisible crisis surrounding us: polluted…

It is total injustice and failure by us all that millions of people around the world are still at high risk of tuberculosis (TB…

International Women’s Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate all the inspirational women across The Union’s membership, workforce…

From changing WHO guidelines and identifying key improvements to drug-resistant TB management,…

Dr Cassandra Kelly-Cirino, Executive Director, The Union: “While it’s heartening to see some…

It’s a disease that kills more annually than any other infectious disease – yet in many so called ‘developed’ countries, it hardly even…

In high-burden settings, tuberculosis (TB) is endemic: meaning everyone is at risk, all the time, through the unbroken chain of…

Prof Guy Marks, President and Interim Executive Director, reflections on the dedication, hard…

Professor Guy Marks, President and Interim Executive Director, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)…

Inhaled medication is essential for people with chronic respiratory diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…

We have seen commitments from world leaders and several iterations of global TB strategies come and go, but the reality is that…

As The Union sets its sights on another year dedicated to achieving our vision – a healthier world for all, free of…

We have made great strides towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB) over the last 100 years. This progress was only possible as a…

Colleagues, friends, members,

This is a poignant moment for me. This is the final time that I speak to you as the…