So far, different standardised regimens are prescribed according to the status of the patient (new or previously treated) and/or the resistance of the bacilli: the cascade approach. These days, the TB drug pipeline is the best it has been for at least the last decade and there are currently numerous clinical trials underway looking at new drugs and new combinations for the treatment of TB. Does this re-invigorated drug pipeline allow for a change in approach to the management of drug-resistant TB moving away from the cascade approach to using the strongest possible regimens in the initial treatment of drug-resistant TB?

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) released its October newsletter, presenting the initiatives and activities carried out during the month, including highlights from the 2018 Union World Conference on Lung Health. It also contains information about upcoming events.

The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IJTLD) is the official publication of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union).

The Union launched a new technical resource on drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) management during a press conference on DR-TB at the 49^th Union World Conference on Lung Health, in The Hague, The Netherlands today (October 25).

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) released its September newsletter, presenting the initiatives and activities carried out during the month. It also contains information about upcoming events.

The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IJTLD) is the official publication of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union).

As part of a series of press briefings, Paula I Fujiwara, The Union's Scientific Director, briefed members of the United Nations Correspondents Association in New York on the forthcoming UN High-Level Meeting (HLM) on TB taking place on 26 September.

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) released its August newsletter, presenting the initiatives and activities carried out during the month. It also contains information about upcoming events.

The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IJTLD) is the official publication of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union).