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 […]
A five-day training on GeneXpert MTB/RIF, MTB/XDR Assay, and LabXpert Connectivity System was conducted from August 16-20, 2024. By equipping laboratory professionals with expertise in these advanced diagnostic tools, the activity has enabled them to provide more rapid and accurate TB diagnosis, particularly for drug-resistant strains. This has facilitated timely treatment initiation and improved patient […]
Afar Semera, August 16, 2024 REACH Ethiopia has handover critical TB laboratory equipment and supplies to the Afar Regional Health Bureau, Zone 3. This donation, part of an Expertise France-funded project, aims to improve TB care for vulnerable communities in Ethiopia’s pastoralist regions. The donated equipment includes TB LAMP, a microscope, a GeneXpert power backup, […]
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