The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today launched the USAID Urban TB Local Organizations Network II Activity, a five year $8 million (450 million Birr) flagship project to control and prevent Tuberculosis (TB) and Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) in selected urban regions of Ethiopia. The project will be implemented in Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Shaggar City in the Oromia region, and Harari National Regional State. “2024 marks an important milestone in the relationship between the people of the United States and the people of Ethiopia. The two countries established formal diplomatic ties 120 years ago, and 60 years later, USAID was established in Ethiopia. The United States Government is a longstanding partner in supporting the healthcare and wellbeing of the people of Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News June 12, 2024 14:32 UTC