Afghanistan continues to face major challenges in fighting tuberculosis (TB). Political instability, limited healthcare infrastructure, ongoing conflicts, and poverty contribute to TB remaining a significant public health concern. These conditions hinder the country’s ability to manage and reduce the disease effectively.
In 2023, an estimated 75,000 people developed TB. Despite improvements in TB detection and treatment, approximately 25,467 people with TB were not reached by the health system. TB-related mortality remains high, with about 10,000 people dying from the disease in the same year.
In 2021, we supported the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with 15 Delft Ultra X-ray systems, including CAD4TB, for automated TB screening. Subsequently, in 2022, another 3 portable Delft Ultra X-ray system with CAD4TB were procured for the same program.
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The Pajhwok Afghan News channel also covered the project.
