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TRAC Convenes Regular Meeting; Welcomes New Goodwill Ambassador

TRAC Convenes Regular Meeting; Welcomes New Goodwill Ambassador

The Tuberculosis Research Advisory Council (TRAC) convened its core membership at the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) on February 25, 2026, to review preparations for its 20th Annual Research Conference, World TB Day commemoration, and the 25th Anniversary of the Council. The session, presided over by Prof. Afework Kassu, Chairperson […]

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TRAC Leadership Re-elected for Next Three Years

TRAC Leadership Re-elected for Next Three Years

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Tuberculosis Research Advisory Council (TRAC) has re-elected its current Chairperson, Professor Afework Kassu, Director General of the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), and Vice Chairperson, Professor Gemeda Abebe from Jimma University, to serve for another three-year term. The decision was made during the council’s regular […]

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Advancing the Fight Against TB: Insights from the 19th TRAC Conference

Advancing the Fight Against TB: Insights from the 19th TRAC Conference

The 19th TRAC annual TB research conference and WTD commemoration, held in Arba Minch, showcased informative research and insights into tuberculosis (TB), reaffirming its status as a significant public health challenge in Ethiopia. The event provided a platform for experts to address the complexities of TB, especially in low-resource settings. […]

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