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 […]

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 access to proper care, especially among vulnerable populations. That is why our team goes directly to where the community is. As part of our ongoing […]

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, this training empowered approximately 80 healthcare workers with advanced knowledge, clinical insights, and strategic tools. Objectives of the Training Frontline healthcare workers remain the true […]

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 individuals visit health facilities for other reasons, completely unaware that TB is the underlying cause. That’s why early detection is critical to saving lives and […]

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 laboratories (Bulehora and Shashemene), and four Zonal Health Departments (Borena, East Borena, Guji, and West Guji)—successfully conducted a comprehensive AFB Microscopy and EQA training for […]

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: This activity is made this possible through Urban TB LON II Project, Shama Birhan Women Living with HIV/AIDS Association in collaboration with Dire Dawa Adminstration […]

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 a Certificate of Recognition for its dedicated work in TB prevention and control. The certificate was presented by H.E. Mr. Ordin Bedri, President of the […]