📍 Semera, Afar | October 19, 2026
REACH Ethiopia and the Afar Regional Health Bureau (ARHB), together with catchment area health offices and project staff, convened for a high-level briefing meeting to review progress on the Expertise France-supported Pastoralist Community TB Project.
The meeting featured a productive strategic discussion with H.E. Yasin Habib, Head of the Afar Regional Health Bureau, focusing on strategic priorities, scaling impact beyond Zone 3, and strengthening local partnerships to eliminate TB across the region.
Key Mass Screening Campaign Results (Oct 5–18, 2026)
During a 14-day intensive campaign, field teams achieved remarkable results in reaching vulnerable and mobile pastoralist populations:
- 12,789+ pastoralist community members reached and screened (102% of target).
- 1,137 presumptive TB cases identified.
- 61 confirmed TB cases detected and immediately linked to life-saving treatment.
Honoring Field Leadership
To celebrate these significant milestones, high-performing woredas and dedicated campaign teams were officially awarded Certificates of Recognition for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and service during the campaign.
“Together, through strong local leadership and strategic partnerships, we remain committed to ending TB in pastoralist communities!”
