Delft Imaging Concludes ORIO TB Detection Project Successfully

Delft Imaging Ghana LTD, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), through the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the National Tubercu...

Delft Imaging Ghana LTD, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), through the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the National Tuberculosis Control Programme (NTP), has completed the ORIO project – which has enhanced the identification of Tuberculosis cases in Ghana.

Initially introduced as a collaborative effort between Ghana and the Netherlands, the €21 million ORIO Project aims to enhance Ghana's healthcare infrastructure and speed up the identification and management of tuberculosis (TB) in alignment with the WHO End TB Strategy.

A final event to commemorate this significant achievement took place in Accra on November 6th, 2025.

The gathering was honored by the Dutch Ambassador to Ghana, Jeroen Verheul, who served as the Guest Speaker. He praised the robust Ghana-Netherlands collaboration and reiterated the Netherlands' ongoing dedication to promoting health innovation and diagnostic excellence in Ghana.

The event also gathered prominent officials from the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Invest International, the Ghana-Netherlands Business and Culture Council, the National Radiology Association (NRA), and the Radiation Protection Institute (RPI).

As part of this project, Delft Imaging provided and set up 52 multifunctional digital X-ray systems across the country. The rollout consisted of 29 solar-powered container-based systems, 19 stationary X-ray units, two mobile screening vehicles, and two portable devices.

The initiative also created a country-wide tele-radiology system for instant image exchange and secondary assessments, and incorporated Artificial Intelligence (CAD4TB) software to aid in the automatic identification of TB through chest X-rays.

Extensive training programs equipped 70 local engineers, 13 regional equipment managers, five second-level engineers, 50 IT managers, 48 radiographers, 16 radiologists, and more than 340 doctors and physician assistants throughout the nation. Ongoing maintenance and assistance were secured via a well-defined three-tier support system that included local, regional, and global teams.

Together, these initiatives have boosted TB identification, increased availability of reliable testing, and strengthened the capabilities of local medical personnel.

A key aspect of the event was a main session led by the well-known media journalist, Bernard Koku Avle.

The session, titled "A 360° Reflection of the ORIO Project: highlights, successes, lessons learned and challenges – aligning with national TB imaging needs," included a notable panel comprising Elsie Appeadu, Managing Director of Delft Imaging Ghana LTD; Dr. Nicholas Adjabu, Head of the Biomedical Engineering Unit at the Ministry of Health; Andrews Neequay, Biomedical Engineer at the Ghana Health Service; Dr. Emmanuel Akrobotu, Compliance Officer of the National Radiology Association; Dr. Bernard Ziem, Representative of the National Tuberculosis Control Programme; and Professor Stephen Inkoom, representing Radiographers and Public Institutions.

The committee provided a comprehensive overview of the project's successes and its enduring effect on Ghana's healthcare system.

Phase II

Following this impressive achievement, Delft Imaging has presented a detailed plan for the second phase of the initiative.

The next stage aims to provide 150 hospitals across the country with advanced digital X-ray equipment, AI-powered diagnostic technologies, and tele-radiology services, ensuring that all underprivileged regions receive prompt and precise diagnostic care.

Invest International Capital has shown significant interest in backing this project by obtaining a 100% preferential funding package from the Netherlands, which is set up as a 50% loan facility and a 50% DRIVE grant, valued at around EUR 30 million provided by the Dutch government.

"We urge the government and the Ministry of Finance to evaluate this suggestion for inclusion in the 2026 budget. If adopted, this move would enhance the diagnostic capabilities of our healthcare system while supporting the progress made by the current ORIO project, ensuring a smooth flow of advanced, effective, and patient-focused radiology services," states Delft Imaging Ghana.

Elsie Appeadu, MD, Delft Imaging Ghana, Dr. Nicholas Adjabu, Head of the Biomedical Engineering Unit, MoH, Dr. Rita Patricia – Deputy PM, National Tuberculosis Control Program, Andrew Neequay – BEU, GHS, Dr. Emmanuel Akrobortu – Research Scientist, Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Prof. Stephen Inkoom – Deputy Director, Radiation Protection Institute, and Bernard Avle, Media General Manager, Citi FM/TV.

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