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 […]
USAID’s Urban TB LON-II SWIF TB Initiative, in collaboration with the Sidama Regional Health Bureau, successfully conducted an X-ray-based TB screening campaign in Wendo-Genet Woreda, Sidama Region, from October 8 to 18, 2024. Leveraging AI-powered, ultra-portable X-ray technology, the campaign screened 1,299 individuals from Key Affected Populations (KAP) in remote, off-grid areas. Within minutes, the […]
REACH Ethiopia is making significant strides in improving TB services in Afar Region’s Zone 3. By partnering with Expertise France and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, we’ve implemented an approach using motorbike drivers to transport TB specimens. This innovative solution addresses the challenges of limited access to diagnostic services in remote pastoralist communities. Additionally, to […]
REACH Ethiopia has secured an additional $24 million as part of a modification to the USAID URBAN TB LON II Project, to implement the SWIF-TB Initiative. This flagship USAID initiative is being implemented in only two countries globally—Ethiopia and the Philippines—and is designed to address the high burden of TB within Ethiopia’s TB triangle. The […]
Start Dat: January 2023, End Date: December 2025 REACH Ethiopia: Addressing TB in Pastoralist Communities REACH Ethiopia, a leading local organization with a decade of experience in TB research and implementation, is committed to transforming TB care in Ethiopia. With a proven track record of successful project execution and strong partnerships, REACH is well-positioned to […]
Start Date: March 22nd, 2023 End Date: March 21st, 2029 Addressing Ethiopia’s Urban Tuberculosis Crisis The USAID Urban TB LON II Activity is a five-year initiative aimed at combating tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Harar, and Shaggar Cities, Ethiopia. Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the project seeks to: This effort […]
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