Translating national health strategies into local action requires robust leadership, optimized resources, and proactive measures to bridge gaps in TB detection and treatment. Strong program management is vital to saving lives and achieving our ultimate goal: ending TB. To strengthen these capacities on the front lines, REACH Ethiopia through the Urban TB LON II Project, […]

September 25, 2026 — From September 21–25, 2026, REACH Ethiopia, through the Urban TB LON II Project, successfully concluded a 5-day intensive AFB and EQA training for 28 laboratory professionals from public health facilities across Addis Ababa and Shagar Cities. Participants completed comprehensive theoretical and practical sessions, earning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification. This training […]

Celebrating Success in the Fight Against TB The Sidama Regional State Health Bureau, in collaboration with REACH Ethiopia / Urban TB LON II Project, recently convened stakeholders in Hawassa for the 2018 EFY TBLLD Annual Review Meeting. The gathering served as a vital platform to evaluate collective progress, celebrate shared victories, and strategize for the […]

Recognition Highlights: REACH Ethiopia received special recognition from the Central Ethiopia Regional Health Bureau during the 2018 EFY TB Program Review Meeting for exceptional project implementation in the Gurage and East Gurage zones. Through the Urban TB LON II Project supported by the U.S. Government – Foreign Assistance Division, REACH Ethiopia drove large-scale screenings reaching […]

We are taking a proactive, multi-layered approach to end TB and save lives. Our mission is simple yet vital: Find, treat, cure, and ultimately save lives. How We Are Fighting TB This vital initiative is implemented under the Urban TB LON II Project, proudly supported by the US Government – Foreign Assistance Division.

REACH Ethiopia’s Urban TB LON II Project has received recognitions from regional health authorities for its transformative contributions to tuberculosis prevention, control, and treatment. Supported by the U.S. Department of State – Foreign Assistance Division, the project was recently honored as a top-performing strategic partner and key contributor to public health: These accolades highlight our […]

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, we recently conducted two rounds of orientation sessions on DR-TB TB Preventive Treatment (TPT) for selected staff from TB Follow-up Centers (TFC) and TB Initiation […]

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 deliver targeted symptom screening paired with life-saving education on prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment—living our motto every step of the way: “Patient-Centered Care, Community-Driven Solutions: […]

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 medical care directly to the people who need it most. Leveraging Technology for Impact During our latest outreach, our team deployed advanced AI-powered digital X-ray […]

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 community, we are dedicated to protecting healthcare workers and administrative staff at both facility and community levels. Because TB does not discriminate, robust infection prevention […]