Standardized, high-quality care is the backbone of a resilient health system. It begins by ensuring our healthcare workers are equipped with the latest clinical expertise. Recently we concluded a seven-day intensive training on the clinical & programmatic management of TB, TB/HIV, and Drug-Resistant TB (DR-TB) for public and private healthcare providers from Addis Ababa and […]
Through the Urban TB LON II project, supported by the U.S. Government, REACH Ethiopia is on a mission to break the cycle of transmission. We believe that finding every case is the only way to save lives. We don’t just wait for patients; we go to them. In collaboration with healthcare workers, our team conducts […]
Efficient diagnosis is the backbone of the fight against TB. To sharpen this edge, REACH Ethiopia’s iNTP 2.0 Project, in collaboration with the Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau, recently convened a high-level consultative meeting bringing together 85 laboratory experts from both public and private sectors. The primary objective was to bridge the gaps in […]
(Bishoftu, January 30, 2026) — Today marks a landmark achievement in the digital transformation of Ethiopia’s healthcare landscape. REACH Ethiopia has officially handed over the LabXpert Connectivity System to the Federal Ministry of Health (MOH), the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), and our regional stakeholders. Through the iNTP 2.0 project—funded by the U.S. Department of […]
On a mission to find and cure every case of TB, our team, in collaboration with healthcare workers, recently conducted TB screenings at the Sunshine Philanthropy Foundation Elderly Care Center one of the largest centers in Addis Ababa. We prioritize this community because older immune systems & congregate living environments significantly increase the risk of […]
Last week, the National TB, Leprosy, and Other Lung Diseases (TLLD) Program convened a four-day high-level stakeholder consultative workshop. This intensive session was dedicated to the critical revision of the National Strategic Plan (NSP). A Responsive Framework for a Changing Landscape The revision of the NSP is a vital step toward creating a more responsive […]
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 […]
