Protecting Our Elders:TB Screening & Care in Addis Ababa’s Largest Care Centers

On a mission to find and cure every case of TB, our team, in collaboration with healthcare workers, recently conducted TB screenings at the Sunshine Philanthropy Foundation Elderly Care Center one of the largest centers in Addis Ababa. We prioritize this community because older immune systems & congregate living environments significantly increase the risk of transmission.

By deploying our mobile van and advanced digital X-ray technology directly to the center, we ensure no case goes undetected and every resident receives the life-saving care they deserve. In addition to screenings, we conducted health education sessions to equip residents with the vital knowledge needed to protect themselves and others from TB.

This activity is part of the Urban TB LON II Project, supported by the U.S. Government.

Detect. Treat. Cure.

#EndTB #SaveLives

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REACH Ethiopia grew out of a TB project that started in 2010. This project introduced an innovative community package that engaged health extension workers (HEWs) to increase TB case detection and treatment adherence.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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