In 2023, an estimated 7,700 people in Rwanda developed tuberculosis, and 350 died from the disease. While the number of TB-related deaths has decreased, challenges remain. More than 1,600 people were still missing from TB care, and nearly 1,000 were diagnosed with both TB and HIV. These figures underscore the importance of early detection and accessible diagnostics.
Our work in Rwanda began in 2011 with the delivery of 2 Delft OneStopTB X-ray Clinics to the National Tuberculosis Programme. Each mobile unit was outfitted with a digital X-ray system and our CAD4TB systems. Delivered to the National AIDS Control Commission, the trucks supported Rwanda’s national TB prevalence survey. The project was funded by the Global Fund and the World Bank.
To streamline diagnosis, the Delft OneStopTB X-ray Clinics were linked to a central archive in Kigali using mobile networks. Images and participant data were transmitted directly to the capital for expert review, enabling fast and informed decision-making.
In 2023, we expanded our support by providing 2 additional CAD4TB systems to strengthen the country’s capacity for TB screening and triage. These continued efforts help Rwanda push toward earlier detection and more equitable access to care.
