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APOPO Ethiopia, TB survivor Rahima Negash

Etiopía – Rahima

“Fue como un sueño cuando oí que las ratas habían encontrado mi tuberculosis” Rahima, de 35 años y madre de cinco hijos, vive con su familia en una casa alquilada en Kolfe Keranyo, Addis Abeba. Originaria de Wolqite, en la zona de Gurage (Etiopía), su vida ha estado marcada por la resiliencia y un profundo

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APOPO Ethiopia, TB survivor Rahima Negash

Ethiopia – Rahima

“It Was Like a Dream When I Heard Rats Found My TB” Rahima, a 35-year-old mother of five, lives with her family in a rented house in Kolfe Keranyo, Addis Ababa. Originally from Wolqite in the Gurage Zone of Ethiopia, her life has been shaped by resilience and a deep commitment to her children’s future.

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TB survivor Mohammed-Sali, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Ethiopia – Mohammed-Sali

“I Had TB Twice. This Time, a Rat Helped Diagnose Me” Mohammed-Sali, a 30-year-old father of two from Ethiopia, lives in Ashewa Meda, Burayu, just outside Addis Ababa. Originally from Kukir, a village near Butajira in the Gurage Zone, he moved to the city ten years ago in search of a better future. When TB

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Etiopía – Mohammed-Sali

“Tuve tuberculosis dos veces. Esta vez, una rata me ayudó a diagnosticarla”. Mohammed-Sali, etíope de 30 años y padre de dos hijos, vive en Ashewa Meda, Burayu, a las afueras de Addis Abeba. Originario de Kukir, un pueblo cercano a Butajira, en la zona de Gurage, se trasladó a la ciudad hace diez años en

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Ekram beat TB thanks to a unique diagnosis using trained rats — now she’s back in school and inspiring others to seek early testing.

Ethiopia – Ekram

Ekram’s Story of Recovery from TB Ekram, an 18-year-old student from Addis Ababa, was just like any other teenager, balancing school life and big dreams for the future. But a persistent illness derailed her progress, forcing her to put her education on hold. With time, support, and the help of a unique diagnostic method, she

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