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Under the iNTP 2.0 project, REACH Ethiopia successfully conducted a comprehensive four-day integrated training program in Addis Ababa and Shaggar City. This initiative focused on enhancing regional TB diagnostic capabilities by equipping 58 laboratory professionals with advanced technical expertise. The training covered the operation of GeneXpert machines for both Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra and XDR assays, […]

Evidence-based decision-making is key to effective public health interventions. In TB programming, Ethiopia’s National TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP) prioritizes improving the quality of data generated through the routine Health Information System. REACH Ethiopia aligns with this national effort across all its TB projects by strengthening data systems and using high-quality data to guide evidence-based, […]

Effective TB control begins with accurate and timely data. As part of the iNTP 2.0 Project, REACH Ethiopia recently conducted high-level capacity-building training in Adama for regional and national data managers. The training session was designed to bridge the critical gap between laboratory results and strategic decision-making. By enhancing the skills of data managers, REACH […]

The Urban TB LON II project funded by the U.S. Government and implemented in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health Ethiopiarecently concluded a series of strategic zonal review meetings across southern Ethiopia. Held in Yabello, Bule Hora, Dilla, and Negele Borena, these meetings marked a significant milestone in regional health coordination, engaging over 200 […]

📍 Semera | January 1–2, 2026 REACH Ethiopia, with support from Expertise France, continues to advance equitable access to quality TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services for pastoralist communities in the Afar Region—contributing directly to Ethiopia’s National End TB Strategy. Expanding Access to DR-TB Treatment: To strengthen drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) care, REACH Ethiopia officially handed […]

REACH Ethiopia, under the iNTP 2.0 project, & the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) successfully concluded a four-day workshop in Adama. This collaborative effort gathered experts from EPHI, the Ministry of Health (MOH), WHO Ethiopia, REACH Ethiopia & Management Sciences for Health (MSH) to revise the National TB Laboratory Strategic Plan for 2026–2030. By evaluating […]

📍 Akaki Kaliti Subcity, Addis Ababa we are bringing lifesaving technology directly to the urban communities. By deploying ultra-portable digital X-ray units integrated with AI-driven Computer-Aided Detection (CAD), we can identify potential TB cases within minutes, ensuring rapid care for our most key affected populations. Our mission doesn’t stop at TB. We are providing a […]

We are thrilled to celebrate a monumental milestone for our national health system. The recently announced $1.46 billion health cooperation agreement between the governments of Ethiopia and the United States marks a transformative chapter for our country. This historic commitment is more than a financial investment; it is a validation of the tireless work being […]

📍 Adama, Ethiopia Last week, Ethiopia’s leading laboratory experts and health stakeholders gathered in Adama for a high-level review of the National TB Laboratory Network. Organized by the REACH Ethiopia/iNTP 2.0 project in collaboration with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), this workshop served as a critical platform for assessing national progress, addressing systemic challenges, […]

Kidus Petros Specialized Hospital, the national center of excellence for DR-TB care, in collaboration with Urban TB LON II Project, supported by the US government has stepped up its DR-TB Prevention and care services by conducting retrospective household contacts screening using AI-Powered CXR systems and initiation of DR-TB Preventive Therapy (DR-TB TPT) for eligible household […]