Implementing CAD and Ultra-Portable X-ray in Nigeria

Date & Duration: 5 May 2022, 1.5h

Presenter and affiliation: Dr. Eze Chukwu (Nigeria KNCV), Dr Jamiu Olabamiji (IHVN)

Project details: The Introducing New Tools Project (iNTP), by USAID and Stop TB Partnership is rolling out new technologies including CAD and Ultra-Portable X-Ray across several countries. In Nigeria, this has included rolling out 10 Delft light machines, used with CAD4TB from November 2021 to present. This webinar also presents  a pilot experience with 1 Fuji Xair, as a point of comparison.

What to expect from the webinar:  

  • Program planning (including training & product cost)
  • Screening algorithm
  • Using CAD4TB in the field
    • Threshold score selection
  • Using the ultra-portable X-ray system
    • Ultra-portable X-ray system image quality
    • Comparison between Delft light and Fuji Xair
  • Interoperability with health information systems
  • Results so far
  • Lessons learned  
  • Scaling up
  • Challenges
  • Success stories

Webinar recording, slides and Q&A