The USAID Urban TB LON II Activity has successfully conducted a quality improvement initiative around improving the TB screening capacity of 83 Urban and Rural Health Extension Professionals from Primary Health Care Units in Harar. These professionals are now equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver comprehensive community-based TB care services. Through this […]
Gone are the days when X-ray screening required bulky machines, dedicated facilities, and long wait times. Today, ultra-portable digital X-ray machines are changing the narrative, transforming one room at a time. Our team provides lifesaving activities to the most TB risk population group, by going to the community and conducting screening using ultra-portable digital X-rays, […]
REACH Ethiopia’s commitment to finding and supporting individuals affected by TB drives our every effort. This dedication recently took us to The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2024 in Bali, Indonesia, where we proudly presented our latest research on active TB case finding. This inspiring piece highlights the transformative power of innovative technology – […]
On May 5, 2025 — Ethiopian Patriots’ Day — REACH Ethiopia, in collaboration with Organic Health Care Services (OHCS) and the Afar Regional Health Bureau, hosted a high-level advocacy event aimed at putting tuberculosis (TB) at the forefront of the regional development and public health agenda.In a symbolic act of leadership and solidarity, members of […]
On March 24th, Ethiopia joined the global community in commemorating World TB Day, under the powerful theme, “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver.” REACH Ethiopia was proud to play a pivotal role in this vibrant celebration held in Arba Minch, utilizing the platform to amplify national TB advocacy and raise crucial awareness. Building […]
A dynamic week for Ethiopia’s National TB Program saw REACH Ethiopia at the forefront, contributing significantly to three pivotal events advancing the fight against tuberculosis. The week commenced with a crucial six-month program evaluation, assessing TB, leprosy, and lung disease initiatives. REACH Ethiopia played a key role, with our Technical Director providing expert insights and […]
A high-level project implementation status review was conducted in Semera on March 3, 2025, focusing on the Expertise France project, “Reaching Vulnerable and Key Affected Populations to Improve Access to TB Care in Pastoralist Areas of Ethiopia.” This project aims to bolster zonal efforts in combating tuberculosis. The meeting convened key stakeholders, including Mr. Wittica […]
A team from the French Embassy in Addis Ababa conducted a field visit to Zone 3 of the Afar region to observe the activities implemented by REACH Ethiopia through funding obtained from Expertise France under the TB project titled “Reaching Vulnerable and Key Affected Populations to Improve Access to TB Care in Pastoralist Areas of […]
A team of technical and administrative experts from Expertise France conducted a project implementation monitoring visit in Addis Ababa, 🇪🇹. The aim of the visit was to gain a clear understanding of the implementation status of the projects and to provide on-site training on Expertise France’s financial and administrative policies. The REACH Ethiopia team benefited […]
A five-day training session on the GeneXpert MTB/RIF, MTB/XDR, and LabXpert connectivity system was recently conducted, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the capacity of laboratory professionals for accurate tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis in Ethiopia. The session, attended by 61 laboratory professionals from hotspot regions, was organized by the USAID UrbanTB LON II Activity-SWIF TB Initiative […]
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