6 May 2008: World Asthma Day

This year’s theme “You can control your asthma” sends a clear message: with proper management, patients can control their own asthma. The Union strongly supports this message. Read our Press Release Visit the ADF Website

The Economic Benefits of Global Investments in Tuberculosis Control

This World Bank report promotes implementation of a global plan to control tuberculosis from a financial point of view: countries with the highest burden stand to reap up to nine times their original investment in TB control. Read the report

Barriers to implementation of collaborative TB-HIV services in Uganda

Findings from an exploratory qualitative study highlight certain challenges and barriers experienced by service providers and patients. It reveals the importance of operational research in assessing barriers affecting implementation... Read the report

Implementing Oxygen Concentrators

Oxygen is life saving for many children with pneumonia or other respiratory problems. What causes a child to die from pneumonia? And what to do? Read the Guidelines

ATS 2008 - Toronto

Meet The Union at the ATS Conference on booth 230 A from 17-21 May 2008. More information

Clinical Pharmacology of Tuberculosis Drugs

On 15 May, a new workshop titled “1st International Workshop on Clinical Pharmacology of Tuberculosis Drugs” will be held in Toronto, just prior to the ATS meeting. More information on this workshop

Building capacity for lung health: 2008 course schedule

From medicine to management: Union courses help public health professionals meet today’s challenges. Current programmes focus on tuberculosis, HIV, tobacco control and lung health. E-mail. Read the schedule here Register here

International Management Development Programme

Giving managers of health programmes the tools they need to be self-sufficient and to succeed are part of the goals of The Union International Management Development Programme. To find out more about the four courses of this programme, download the brochure