Schools are more than just places of learning; they are vital hubs for community health. By educating students about TB, we aren’t just reaching individuals we are reaching their families, neighbors & the wider community. As part of the Urban TB LON II project, our team & volunteers conducted a TB awareness session at a […]
Beyond the logistics, strengthening laboratory services represents a critical front in the fight to save lives. We recently conducted a performance review meeting to evaluate the implementation of Shaggar City alternative specimen transport system, identifying key operational challenges & strategic ways forward. By engaging non-health professionals to transport TB specimens to molecular diagnostic (mWRD) hubs twice […]
Awareness creation activities are vital for a successful TB program. Through the Urban TB LON II Project, supported by the U.S. Department of State, our teams are working on the front lines to close the gap in TB care. In collaboration with healthcare workers, our team provides vital screening at both the community & facility […]
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, […]
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