REACH Ethiopia has secured an additional $24 million as part of a modification to the USAID URBAN TB LON II Project, to implement the SWIF-TB Initiative. This flagship USAID initiative is being implemented in only two countries globally—Ethiopia and the Philippines—and is designed to address the high burden of TB within Ethiopia’s TB triangle. The initiative focuses on identifying undiagnosed TB cases, delivering patient-centered care, and fostering innovative solutions to combat TB across 87 woredas in 10 zones, covering four regions: Oromia, South Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, and Sidama. The program aligns with Ethiopia’s national TB elimination strategy and is supported by the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Bureaus. With the support of a government-matching fund and REACH Ethiopia’s leadership, the SWIF-TB Initiative is set to significantly reduce TB prevalence and mortality in the targeted areas.
It is the project with best strategy to address marginalized TB patient to reduce morbidity and mortality resulted from TB case.