As research findings show, structured training & EQA significantly boost proficiency and reduce diagnostic errors. Aligned with WHO recommendations for quality-assured diagnostics, REACH Ethiopia in collaboration with Bulehora University, regional laboratories (Bulehora and Shashemene), and four Zonal Health Departments (Borena, East Borena, Guji, and West Guji)—successfully conducted a comprehensive AFB Microscopy and EQA training for […]

We successfully conducted an Advocacy Workshop on Drug-Susceptible (DS) and Drug-Resistant (DR -TB) tailored for school mini-media focal persons and school directors in Dire Dawa. The main goals were to: This activity is made this possible through Urban TB LON II Project, Shama Birhan Women Living with HIV/AIDS Association in collaboration with Dire Dawa Adminstration […]

REACH Ethiopia Receives Regional Recognition for Outstanding Contributions to TB Control. At the recent Harari Regional Health Bureau Annual Review Meeting held on July 24–25, 2026, REACH Ethiopia was awarded a Certificate of Recognition for its dedicated work in TB prevention and control. The certificate was presented by H.E. Mr. Ordin Bedri, President of the […]

As part of our collaborative efforts with the Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau to find and treat missed TB cases, a baseline assessment was recently conducted across major high-load hospitals: Yekatit 12, Minilik II, Zewditu Memorial, and Tirunesh Beijing. While evaluating TB services from pre-triage to laboratories we identified key operational gaps, including low […]

As we reach the conclusion of our three-year project, “Reaching Vulnerable and Key Affected Populations to Improve Access to TB Care in Pastoralist Areas of Ethiopia” funded by L’Initiative & Expertise France. This three-year project (July 2023 – June 2026) is being carried out by REACH Ethiopia and Organic Health Care Services in Zone 3 […]

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 […]