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Alarming Rise in Tuberculosis Cases: WHO Report Highlights Urgent Need for Increased Funding and Action
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new report unveiling a concerning trend in the global fight against tuberculosis (TB). The report reveals a significant increase in newly diagnosed cases...
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AI-Powered X-rays Revolutionize TB Care in Ethiopia
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...
Read MoreImproving Access to TB Diagnostics in Zone-3 of Afar Region
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...
Read MoreREACH Ethiopia Secures $24M for TB Initiative
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...
Read MoreTB Integrated Refresher Training (IRT) is making a difference!
The USAID Urban TB LON II Activity has successfully trained a total of 80 Urban Health Extension Professionals from Primary Health Care Units of Addis Ababa to deliver comprehensive community-based...
Read MoreRaising Awareness, Saving Lives: A TB Champion in Addis Ababa
Awareness-raising activities are pivotal in the fight against TB, especially in vulnerable communities such as urban slums. These initiatives promote early detection, reduce stigma, improve treatment adherence, and foster community...
Read MoreUSAID Urban TB LON II Project Enhances Lab Capacity in Ethiopia
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...
Read MoreEthiopia Takes a Step Towards Eliminating TB with New Diagnostic
Early TB detection is crucial for preventing and controlling the disease. Prompt treatment and reduced transmission risk are key benefits. To support this, a successful five-day TB Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification...
Read MoreTB Management Training: Empowering TB/HIV Officers for a Stronger Public Health Response
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...
Read MoreGeneXpert MTB/RIF, MTB/XDR Assay, and LabXpert Connectivity System Training: A Vital Step in Ethiopia’s End TB Strategy
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...
Read MoreUSAID Urban TB LON II Boosts TB Diagnosis Capacity
A five-day training on AFB Microscopy and External Quality Assurance was successfully conducted in Bishoftu from August 12-16, 2024. The training, organized by the USAID Urban TB LON II Activity...
Read MoreREACH Ethiopia Boosts TB Diagnosis in Afar with Equipment Donation
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...
Read MoreFIXED AMOUNT SUB-AWARD AGREEMENT
August 15, 2024, in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia REACH Ethiopia and Shama Birhan People Living With HIV/AIDS Women Development Association signed a sub-award agreement to implement the USAID Urban TB LON...
Read MoreReaching of vulnerable and key affected population in pastoralist area of Ethiopia Project
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...
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