When people hear “TB,” many assume it belongs in history books a disease of the past that no longer poses a major threat. The Reality: Millions of people are still affected globally each year, and thousands in our own communities face it daily. But there is hope: TB is entirely preventable and curable. One of […]
TB remains a critical public health challenge, but finding every missed case is the key to turning the tide. Too many individuals experience symptoms yet lack awareness about TB or access to proper care, especially among vulnerable populations. That is why our team goes directly to where the community is. As part of our ongoing […]
Yesterday we successfully conducted a TB Sensitization Training for healthcare professionals from selected health facilities across the Akaki Kality Sub-City, Addis Ababa. Organized by the Urban TB LON II Project, this training empowered approximately 80 healthcare workers with advanced knowledge, clinical insights, and strategic tools. Objectives of the Training Frontline healthcare workers remain the true […]
Did you know that a significant number of people affected by TB are completely unaware they have it? Even when experiencing symptoms like a persistent cough, fever, or fatigue, many individuals visit health facilities for other reasons, completely unaware that TB is the underlying cause. That’s why early detection is critical to saving lives and […]
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 […]
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