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One of the core objectives of the Urban TB LON II Project is to enhance healthcare worker capacity for better TB diagnosis, care, and health outcomes. Aligned with this goal,...

Our Urban TB LON II Project team is consistently on the ground across high-burden communities in Oromia, Sidama, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Sheger, Dire Dawa, and Harari. We...

We are proud to participate in the Addis Ababa Summer Volunteerism Health Services Program. Working within the Kolfe Keraniyo and Akaki Kality Sub Cities, our mission is to bring vital...

According to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, healthcare workers face a significantly higher risk of TB infection due to occupational exposure compared to the general population. Beyond caring for the...

TB remains a critical public health challenge, but finding every missed case is the key to turning the tide. Too many individuals experience symptoms yet lack awareness about TB or...

Yesterday we successfully conducted a TB Sensitization Training for healthcare professionals from selected health facilities across the Akaki Kality Sub-City, Addis Ababa. Organized by the Urban TB LON II Project,...

Did you know that a significant number of people affected by TB are completely unaware they have it? Even when experiencing symptoms like a persistent cough, fever, or fatigue, many...

As research findings show, structured training & EQA significantly boost proficiency and reduce diagnostic errors. Aligned with WHO recommendations for quality-assured diagnostics, REACH Ethiopia in collaboration with Bulehora University, regional...

We successfully conducted an Advocacy Workshop on Drug-Susceptible (DS) and Drug-Resistant (DR -TB) tailored for school mini-media focal persons and school directors in Dire Dawa. The main goals were to:...

REACH Ethiopia Receives Regional Recognition for Outstanding Contributions to TB Control. At the recent Harari Regional Health Bureau Annual Review Meeting held on July 24–25, 2026, REACH Ethiopia was awarded...

As part of our collaborative efforts with the Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau to find and treat missed TB cases, a baseline assessment was recently conducted across major high-load...

As we reach the conclusion of our three-year project, “Reaching Vulnerable and Key Affected Populations to Improve Access to TB Care in Pastoralist Areas of Ethiopia” funded by L’Initiative &...

Delayed or missed diagnoses significantly increase the burden of TB transmission within our communities. In hard-to-reach settings and TB hotspots, the barrier to diagnosis is not just a lack of...

Our Commitment to Capacity Building A cornerstone of the Urban TB LON II Project is the systematic strengthening of our healthcare workforce. By equipping health professionals with the latest clinical...

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Bridging the Gap in Early Detection TB remains a critical health challenge for children in Ethiopia. While the global End TB Strategy calls for universal access to...