Artificial Intelligence for TB programs

Solar Powered & Mobile

Digital X-ray with CAD as a 1 minute triage before Xpert® supports the End TB Strategy by bringing advanced technology close to the people with TB. CAD also supports RSSH through detection of other lung diseases and cardiomegaly.

Next: One-Stop TB

Mobile digital X-ray and Xpert® support the Zero TB initiative: Search-Treat-Prevent.

01. Prev: AI supports finding the missing people with TB

Next: Economics of TB screening

Online simulation to determine screening costs and yields

02. Prev: One-Stop TB

Mobile digital X-ray and Xpert® support the Zero TB initiative: Search-Treat-Prevent.

Next: AI supports finding the missing people with TB

Digital X-ray with CAD as a 1 minute triage before Xpert® supports the End TB Strategy by bringing advanced technology close to the people with TB. [...]

Our Mission

Facilitate access to new algorithms to find all people with TB

Vision

End TB through universal access to rapid diagnosis, treatment and care

Strategy

Bridging needs & innovative solutions

Tactics

Connecting stakeholders, designing projects with access to financing for research and investments

Innovative screening of high risk populations for prompt access to treatment

CheckTB! co-creates innovative TB projects with in-country stakeholders, incorporates guidelines and advice from WHO, KNCV or Stop TB Partnership specialists; liaises with innovators such as Radboud University/Thirona (R&D for CAD), Delft Imaging (digital radiology, data-driven screening, CAD4TB) and Cepheid (Xpert® MTB/RIF) as well as with potential funders - like the Dutch Government - or Development Banks for access to grants and/or concessional project financing.