2021 Case Studies
In 2021, following the WHO’s recommendations for the use of chest X-ray and CAD software for systematic screening for TB, we saw a tremendous effort globally to spearhead the utilisation of portable digital X-ray systems and CAD for TB screening. The inclusion of Delft Light and CAD4TB in the Diagnostics Catalogue of the Global Drug Facility of the Stop TB Partnership further supported access to and deployment of these tools worldwide.
Discover our 2021 case studies, focusing on the foundational research and breakthroughs that have set the stage for ongoing developments.
Indonesia – CAD4TB for Mass & Remote TB Screening
CXR screening with AI not only enhances the precision of TB screening but also optimizes GeneXpert use, reducing diagnostic costs and machine workload. Discover how CAD4TB aligns with radiologist expertise, providing high sensitivity in [...]
Malawi – Find missing cases of TB in high-risk populations with OneStopTB Clinic
During a mass TB screening at a busy bus terminal, over 2,000 people were screened, uncovering 22 confirmed TB cases. This demonstrates how systematic screening with the OneStopTB Mobile Clinic can enhance TB case [...]
Nigeria – Bi-directional screening with OneStopTB Mobile Clinic & CAD4TB
The "WoW" truck's integrated testing approach, highlighted in a WHO case study, showcased its effectiveness in TB, COVID-19, and HIV screening, diagnosing multiple cases across these diseases. This model provided crucial early diagnosis and [...]
Nigeria – CAD4TB to Reduce False Negatives from GeneXpert test
The WoW truck, equipped with advanced TB diagnostic tools, focused on high CAD4TB scores to identify TB cases, even when Xpert tests were negative. This approach led to the clinical diagnosis of TB in [...]
Nigeria – Community-Based TB ACF with Delft Light & CAD4TB
In just four months, a community-based TB active case-finding initiative in Nigeria's Delta Region screened over 6,000 individuals, identifying and diagnosing numerous TB cases, proving especially effective in hard-to-reach areas. Learn more about how [...]
Nigeria – Prison Screening with OneStopTB Mobile
At Kano Central Correctional Center, a high-risk TB transmission setting, the deployment of the OneStop TB Mobile Clinic significantly improved TB case finding, diagnosing 21 cases in just two weeks compared to 7 in [...]