REACH Ethiopia has secured an additional $24 million as part of a modification to the USAID URBAN TB LON II Project, to implement the SWIF-TB Initiative. This flagship USAID initiative is being implemented in only two countries globally—Ethiopia and the Philippines—and is designed to address the high burden of TB within Ethiopia’s TB triangle. The […]
The USAID Urban TB LON II Activity has successfully trained a total of 80 Urban Health Extension Professionals from Primary Health Care Units of Addis Ababa to deliver comprehensive community-based TB care services. Through this TB integrated Refresher training (IRT), these professionals are now equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to significantly improve early […]
Awareness-raising activities are pivotal in the fight against TB, especially in vulnerable communities such as urban slums. These initiatives promote early detection, reduce stigma, improve treatment adherence, and foster community support, contributing significantly to the global goal of ending TB. The USAID Urban TB LON II project has empowered healthcare professionals to become effective TB […]
Building the capacity of laboratory professionals is crucial for accurate TB diagnosis and high-quality data. Through the USAID Urban TB LON II Project, we successfully trained 88 laboratory professionals from public and private health facilities in Dire Dawa and Harar. Previously, these trainings were given to laboratory professionals in Addis Ababa. This comprehensive training program, […]
Early TB detection is crucial for preventing and controlling the disease. Prompt treatment and reduced transmission risk are key benefits. To support this, a successful five-day TB Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (TB-LAMP) assay training was conducted in Adama to equip laboratory professionals in Afar region zone 3 with the skills needed for early TB detection. The […]
Effective TB management training is essential for the success of TB/HIV officers and the overall TB program. By equipping officers with the necessary knowledge and skills, we can improve patient outcomes and contribute to Ethiopia’s national end TB strategy. To support this goal, the USAID Urban TB LON II Project, in partnership with the Addis […]
A five-day training on GeneXpert MTB/RIF, MTB/XDR Assay, and LabXpert Connectivity System was conducted from August 16-20, 2024. By equipping laboratory professionals with expertise in these advanced diagnostic tools, the activity has enabled them to provide more rapid and accurate TB diagnosis, particularly for drug-resistant strains. This has facilitated timely treatment initiation and improved patient […]
A five-day training on AFB Microscopy and External Quality Assurance was successfully conducted in Bishoftu from August 12-16, 2024. The training, organized by the USAID Urban TB LON II Activity in collaboration with the Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau, equipped 29 laboratory professionals from Addis Ababa health facilities with essential skills to enhance TB […]
Afar Semera, August 16, 2024 REACH Ethiopia has handover critical TB laboratory equipment and supplies to the Afar Regional Health Bureau, Zone 3. This donation, part of an Expertise France-funded project, aims to improve TB care for vulnerable communities in Ethiopia’s pastoralist regions. The donated equipment includes TB LAMP, a microscope, a GeneXpert power backup, […]
August 15, 2024, in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia REACH Ethiopia and Shama Birhan People Living With HIV/AIDS Women Development Association signed a sub-award agreement to implement the USAID Urban TB LON II Activity in Dire Dawa City Administration and Harari Region. The agreement was signed by Dr. Tamiru Assefa, Executive Director of REACH Ethiopia, and Mrs. […]
