The "X-rays on Wheels" case study by STDC Nagpur focuses on a TB screening initiative targeting tribal communities in Maharashtra, who have a significantly higher TB prevalence than the national average.
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In December 2019, STDC introduced a mobile medical van equipped with an X-ray machine to reach remote tribal areas. However, delays in diagnosis and treatment occurred due to the absence of on-site radiologists, extending the turnaround time for sputum collection to over 1.5 months. To address this, STDC Nagpur partnered with Qure.ai in January 2023, integrating qXR, the AI-powered chest X-ray screening solution, which identified presumptive or abnormal cases from X-rays in real-time. This significantly reduced the turnaround time from 1.5 months to one week.
During the project, over 6,500 X-rays were conducted across 16 districts, with 730 cases flagged as abnormal and 728 individuals marked as TB presumptive. The collaboration not only expedited TB detection but also helped identify other chest abnormalities, enhancing overall healthcare in these vulnerable communities. This partnership between STDC and Qure.ai has transformed the screening process, improving efficiency and outcomes for TB management in tribal regions.
