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REACH Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Sidama Regional Health Bureau, is excited to announce the launch of the USAID Urban TB LON II – SWIF TB Initiative. This ambitious program...

REACH Ethiopia, represented by two senior staff, actively participated in the international meeting “Strengthening Advocacy for Enhanced Investment and Accountability: A Pathway to Ending TB in Africa” held in Lilongwe,...

We’re thrilled to share that our team recently made a significant impact at the prestigious Union World Conference on Lung Health in Bali, Indonesia! This global gathering brought together leading...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...