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Delayed or missed diagnoses significantly increase the burden of TB transmission within our communities. In hard-to-reach settings and TB hotspots, the barrier to diagnosis is not just a lack of technology it is distance. Because GeneXpert machines are limited and unavailable at most local health posts and facilities, many patients face a stark reality: Distance […]

Our Commitment to Capacity Building A cornerstone of the Urban TB LON II Project is the systematic strengthening of our healthcare workforce. By equipping health professionals with the latest clinical knowledge and specialized skills, we are significantly enhancing the quality and reach of TB program services across Ethiopia. Recent Milestone: National TOT on PMDT In […]

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Bridging the Gap in Early Detection TB remains a critical health challenge for children in Ethiopia. While the global End TB Strategy calls for universal access to care, many cases among children in our communities remain undetected. We are closing this gap by integrating TB screening into the heartbeat of our communities: […]

In the remote pastoralist community of Hada Gora Kebele, West Guji, our team faced an unexpected reality: a single household where every member was suffering from TB. This is where TB often hides—silently spreading through families and the community at large due to a lack of awareness and access to care. The Turning Point While […]

We are proud to have partnered with the Ministry of Health to support a vital national training on the DR-TB Data Tracker. This initiative brought together around 110 participants from across the country including Digital Health and Health Information System (HIS) experts, MDR-TB focal persons, and representatives from the Ministry of Health and Regional Health […]

Data is more than just numbers; it represents real patients, tangible progress, and the potential for better health outcomes in our communities. Without accurate, timely, and high-quality data, we cannot achieve our national End TB strategy. Reliable data serves as the backbone of our efforts and as a vital bridge between identifying critical gaps and […]

Did you know that many people living with active TB don’t feel “sick enough” to visit a clinic? Often, symptoms like a persistent cough are mistaken for the flu or a minor illness. Because of this, the infection can spread unknowingly within families and neighborhoods. In high-burden TB “hotspot” areas, we aren’t waiting for patients […]

We believe that investing in our frontline health care workers is the most effective way to combat TB. When health professionals are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge, they can detect TB cases faster, ensure patients receive timely treatment, and effectively stop the disease from spreading throughout our communities. To support this goal, we […]

Despite being curable, TB remains a silent crisis. At REACH Ethiopia, we are changing this narrative through community-rooted solutions. From mobile digital X-rays with AI and motorbike specimen transport to solar-powered labs, we are bringing essential healthcare to the unreachable. Watch our latest documentary to see how we are partnering with the Federal Ministry of […]

The Urban TB LON II project, in close collaboration with the South Ethiopia Public Health Institute Laboratory, regional laboratories (Bulehora and Shashemene), and Zonal Health Departments (Gedeo, West Guji, and Guji), successfully conducted bi-annual TB laboratory review meetings in Dilla, Bulehora, and Shakiso. The meetings brought together key stakeholders across the diagnostic network, including laboratory […]