BISHOFTU, ETHIOPIA — In a major step toward decentralizing high-quality TB care, the Ministry of Health recently distributed Truenat MTB/RIF DX molecular diagnostic machines to peripheral health facilities across the country. The rollout aims to increase community access to rapid, accurate testing for both TB and drug-resistant TB (DR-TB). To ensure these machines are operational […]

DILLA, ETHIOPIA — As part of an ongoing commitment to accelerate the elimination of TB across high-burden areas, the Gedeo Zone Health Department, in collaboration with REACH Ethiopia, successfully conducted a comprehensive nine-month TB Program Performance Review Meeting from May 16–17, 2026, in Dilla town. The review meeting, organized through a cost-sharing approach with the […]

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – To ensure every patient receives an accurate and timely diagnosis, we recently concluded a comprehensive capacity-building training for 30 laboratory professionals. The participants were drawn from Private-Public Mix (PPM) health facilities across the capital. Addressing the Gap The training was developed in response to a recent technical assessment that identified critical […]

In many of our country’s most TB hotspot areas, the greatest challenge isn’t just the medical condition, it is the critical gap in awareness. During our fieldwork with the Urban TB LON II Project, our teams encountered a startling reality: many individuals were silently carrying and transmitting TB without ever having heard of the disease. […]

We successfully conduct the Primary Health Care Unit (PHCU) review meetings across eight zones in the Oromia, Sidama, Central, and South Ethiopia regions. These sessions served as a vital platform for health leaders and practitioners to strategize on a singular mission: scaling up TB prevention and care at both the facility and community levels. Our […]

Recently concluded 4 rounds of capacity-building training on Management of Childhood TB. This initiative reached 144 healthcare professionals from both public and private facilities across Addis Ababa, equipping them with the vital skills needed to combat TB in children and adolescents. The training orientation focused on five critical pillars: This essential work is a core […]

Closing the diagnostic gap for children and vulnerable populations is a top priority for the national TB program, as traditional sputum-based testing often leaves those most in need without a clear diagnosis. Stool-based TB testing is a transformative solution because it offers a non-invasive, painless alternative that bypasses the difficulty of sputum collection. By integrating […]

The Central Ethiopia Regional Public Health Institute Laboratory, in collaboration with Urban TB LON II project, recently concluded an intensive five-day training program in Butajira. The session focused on the GeneXpert MTB RIF/Ultra Assay and LabXpert connectivity, marking a significant milestone in the region’s diagnostic capabilities. Why This Matters The RIF/Ultra assay is a game-changer […]

Addis Ababa is taking bold steps toward a TB-free future. Recently, the Addis Ababa Health Bureau, in partnership with REACH Ethiopia, convened a comprehensive nine-month performance review of the Public-Private Mix (PPM) TB program. This high-level review brought together 104 key stakeholders, including health officials from across the City Administration and representatives from private Health […]

Symptom-based TB screening is our strongest weapon against TB. By identifying symptoms early, we stop the spread & ensure timely treatment. This is why we conduct these screenings as a routine activity across all our project areas, it’s a core part of our daily commitment to community health.Our team, alongside healthcare workers, recently provided comprehensive […]