Articles by: TRAC

USAID funded operational research project boost TB research momentum and regional capacity in Ethiopia

USAID funded operational research project boost TB research momentum and regional capacity in Ethiopia

In the realm of tuberculosis (TB) research, Ethiopia has faced a notable decline in momentum in recent years, as highlighted by a comprehensive assessment conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2020. This downturn, marked by a significant decrease in TB research activities from 2017 to 2020, was primarily […]

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The Experience of USAID/TIFA Grant on Subnational TB Research Capacity Building in Ethiopia

The Experience of USAID/TIFA Grant on Subnational TB Research Capacity Building in Ethiopia

The TB Commitment Grant, a fixed amount sub award issued through JSI under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Tuberculosis Implementation Framework Agreement (TIFA), and implemented by Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), with an oversight from TRAC and NTP has successfully completed its objectives. Dr. Yewulsew Kassie, Senior […]

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USAID Provides 156 Cutting-Edge GeneXpert Machines to Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health

USAID Provides 156 Cutting-Edge GeneXpert Machines to Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health

Following the UN High-Level Declaration and a commitment made during the 17th TRAC Annual TB Research Conference and World TB Day commemoration held in Gondar, USAID has delivered 156 state-of-the-art GeneXpert machines to Ethiopia. Valued at $3 million, the 10-color GeneXpert machines were officially handed over to the Ministry of […]

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