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How Delft Imaging technology and local partnerships transformed X-ray access and care delivery in Nepal.

A radiographer taking a chest X-ray with the Delft Light system at a makeshift screening station in Nepal.

Advancing TB screening
with portable X-ray and CAD4TB

Nepal, a landlocked country with rugged terrain and widespread rural communities, faces notable challenges in detecting and managing tuberculosis, making early detection critical to reducing TB’s impact.

68,000 people

developed TB in 2023

16,000 deaths

attributed to the disease

31,000+ people with TB

were missed by the health system

2,500 people

are estimated to be living with drug-resistant TB

Our work in Nepal

Our work in Nepal has focused on helping bridge diagnostic gaps through accessible and mobile solutions.

A health worker reviewing a CAD4TB chest X-ray result with an AI-generated heat map highlighting lung abnormalities on a laptop at a health facility in Nepal.

2016

We partnered with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to introduce CAD4TB to the country. This marked the start of AI-supported TB screening efforts in Nepal.

A radiographer in protective gear standing by as a patient is positioned for a chest X-ray with the Delft Light system at a health facility in Nepal.

2023 

The Ministry of Health and Population in Nepal deployed 3 Delft Light X-ray systems and the CAD4TB to strengthen its National Tuberculosis Program.

Community members queuing for TB screening at an outdoor screening session in a rural area of Nepal.

2024

We expanded support by delivering 6 more Delft Light systems, all equipped with CAD4TB, to Save the Children International. The NGO enabled active TB screening in areas where healthcare access is limited.

Making a difference in Nepal

Research paper Press coverage
Dr Naveen Prakash Shah, Chief Consultant Chest Physician
Dr Naveen Prakash Shah Chief Consultant Chest Physician

“The CAD and PDX technology is revolutionizing tuberculosis detection by bringing diagnostic power directly to the community – enabling early, rapid, economical and equitable access to care. “

Mrs. Basundhara Sharma, Senior Public Health Officer
Mrs. Basundhara Sharma Senior Public Health Officer

“CAD and PDX have played a crucial role in enhancing early TB detection in Nepal by improving diagnostic efficiency and addressing workforce limitations. “

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