We regularly conduct clinical mentorship & hands-on supervision across both public and private health facilities in Addis Ababa, Shaggar, Harar, and Dire Dawa, as well as in national TB hotspot...
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Under Two Hours: How Truenat Technology is Revolutionizing Point-of-Care TB Diagnosis
BISHOFTU, ETHIOPIA — In a major step toward decentralizing high-quality TB care, the Ministry of Health recently distributed Truenat MTB/RIF DX molecular diagnostic machines to peripheral health facilities across the...
Read MoreCollaborative TB Initiative in Gedeo Zone Yields High Impact: Nine-Month Review Highlights Advanced Diagnostics and Community Action.
DILLA, ETHIOPIA — As part of an ongoing commitment to accelerate the elimination of TB across high-burden areas, the Gedeo Zone Health Department, in collaboration with REACH Ethiopia, successfully conducted...
Read MoreClosing the Diagnostic Gap: Capacity Building for Lab Experts to Improve TB Detection
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – To ensure every patient receives an accurate and timely diagnosis, we recently concluded a comprehensive capacity-building training for 30 laboratory professionals. The participants were drawn from...
Read MoreUnmasking the Silent Threat: How We’re Combatting TB in Urban Hotspots
In many of our country’s most TB hotspot areas, the greatest challenge isn’t just the medical condition, it is the critical gap in awareness. During our fieldwork with the Urban...
Read MoreStrengthening TB Care at the Grassroots
We successfully conduct the Primary Health Care Unit (PHCU) review meetings across eight zones in the Oromia, Sidama, Central, and South Ethiopia regions. These sessions served as a vital platform...
Read MoreEmpowering the frontline for a TB-free future
Recently concluded 4 rounds of capacity-building training on Management of Childhood TB. This initiative reached 144 healthcare professionals from both public and private facilities across Addis Ababa, equipping them with...
Read MoreExpanding Access: Why Stool-Based TB Diagnosis is a Game Changer
Closing the diagnostic gap for children and vulnerable populations is a top priority for the national TB program, as traditional sputum-based testing often leaves those most in need without a...
Read MoreStrengthening Regional TB Diagnostics
The Central Ethiopia Regional Public Health Institute Laboratory, in collaboration with Urban TB LON II project, recently concluded an intensive five-day training program in Butajira. The session focused on the...
Read MoreScaling Impact: Addis Ababa Health Bureau & REACH Ethiopia Review Nine Months of PPM TB Progress
Addis Ababa is taking bold steps toward a TB-free future. Recently, the Addis Ababa Health Bureau, in partnership with REACH Ethiopia, convened a comprehensive nine-month performance review of the Public-Private...
Read MoreEarly Detection Saves Lives!
Symptom-based TB screening is our strongest weapon against TB. By identifying symptoms early, we stop the spread & ensure timely treatment. This is why we conduct these screenings as a...
Read MoreDriving Impact through Data and Collaboration!
As part of our robust monitoring and evaluation framework, the Urban TB LON II project team is currently meeting in Bishoftu for our semi-annual performance review. This session brings together...
Read MoreAddis Ababa: Progress and Partnership in the Fight Against TB
We concluded a series of comprehensive six-month performance review meetings across all sub-cities of Addis Ababa. As a prime partner to the Addis Ababa Health Bureau, our Urban TB LON...
Read MoreA Week of Major Milestones: REACH Ethiopia’s Pivotal Role in the National TB Program
The fourth week of March marked a significant and action-packed period for Ethiopia’s National TB Program (NTP). Through three major events, REACH Ethiopia showcased its unwavering commitment and technical leadership...
Read MoreWe Don’t Wait for the Cough
Did you know? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 50% of people with confirmed TB show no symptoms at all. They feel healthy, they stay home, and silently,...
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