Ethiopia’s National TB Control Strategy is anchored in the Public-Private Mix (PPM-TB) model, a comprehensive approach designed to involve all relevant healthcare providers—public, private-for-profit, and non-profit—in the fight against TB The Power of Collaboration This essential collaboration works to: PPM-TB actively engages various partners, including private hospitals, clinics, NGOs, and workplace health facilities. These partners […]
We are thrilled to announce our highly successful participation at the 56th UNION World Conference on Lung Health, held in Copenhagen, Denmark. As the world’s largest and most crucial platform dedicated to ending TB, the conference provided the perfect opportunity to showcase REACH Ethiopia’s innovative, evidence-driven work and our commitment to equitable TB programming across […]
The iNTP 2.0 Connectivity Project, an initiative led by REACH Ethiopia, has taken a significant step forward in its mission to enhance the national TB laboratory system. Funded by the U.S. Department of State through a grant from the Stop TB Partnership, the project’s core goal is to build and sustain the LabXpert connectivity system […]
Butajira, Ethiopia – October 2025 REACH Ethiopia, partnering closely with the Central Ethiopia Public Health Institute (CEPHI), conducted a critical two-day training in Butajira , under the Urban TB LON II-SWIF TB PROJECT. This initiative served as a vital capacity building effort, targeting 35 laboratory professionals and sensitizing key stakeholders to improve the entire specimen […]
On September 24-25, 2025, the Urban TB LON II Project, in collaboration with the Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau, hosted a critical one-day workshop in Bishoftu. The event brought together health experts and sub-city TB/HIV officers to focus on a shared goal: enhancing the management of tuberculosis programs across the city. This strategic gathering […]
REACH Ethiopia, with funding from the U.S. Government under the URBAN TB LON II Activity and in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has officially launched a 25-day Intensified Active Case Finding Initiative across selected high TB-burden woredas in four regions of Ethiopia. 👉 The Initiative aims to: 💡 What makes this initiative groundbreaking is the use of Portable digital […]
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 […]
Building the capacity of laboratory professionals is crucial for accurate TB diagnosis and high-quality data. Through the USAID Urban TB LON II Project, we successfully trained 88 laboratory professionals from public and private health facilities in Dire Dawa and Harar. Previously, these trainings were given to laboratory professionals in Addis Ababa. This comprehensive training program, […]
Effective TB management training is essential for the success of TB/HIV officers and the overall TB program. By equipping officers with the necessary knowledge and skills, we can improve patient outcomes and contribute to Ethiopia’s national end TB strategy. To support this goal, the USAID Urban TB LON II Project, in partnership with the Addis […]
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