
The multinational lung cancer diagnosis and control project installed EBUS machine, the first in its kind in Ethiopia, at Tikur Anbesa specialized hospital. Dr. Mohammed from SouthAfrica leads the training by demonstrating the procedure to PCCM specialists and fellows through the collaboration of ETS and MWECS by the fund from BMSF. EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound) bronchoscopy is a procedure used to diagnose different types of lung disorders, including inflammation, infections or cancer. It provides real-time imaging of the surface of the airways, blood vessels, lungs, and lymph nodes. The improved images allow the physician to easily view difficult-to-reach areas and to access more, and smaller, lymph nodes for biopsy with the aspiration needle than through conventional mediastinoscopy. The accuracy and speed of the EBUS procedure lends itself to rapid onsite pathologic evaluation Pathologists in the operating room can process and examine biopsy samples as they are obtained and can request additional samples to be taken immediately if needed. With other many more benefits, initiating the service at TASH is a great step forward for improved service in the area.
