Delft Imaging Ghana LTD, in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH), via the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the National Tuberculosis Control Programme (NTP), has successfully concluded the ORIO project – accelerating case detection of Tuberculosis in Ghana.
Launched as a bilateral Ghana–Netherlands partnership, the €21 million ORIO Project was designed to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system and accelerate the early detection and treatment of tuberculosis (TB) in line with the WHO End TB Strategy.
A closing ceremony to mark this milestone was held in Accra on 6th November 2025.
The event was graced by the Dutch Ambassador to Ghana, Jeroen Verheul, as the Guest Speaker, who commended the strong Ghana–Netherlands partnership and reaffirmed the Netherlands’ continued commitment to advancing health innovation and diagnostic excellence in Ghana.
The ceremony also brought together key dignitaries from the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Invest International, Ghana Netherlands Business and Culture Council, National Radiology Association (NRA) and Radiation Protection Institute (RPI).
Through this initiative, Delft Imaging supplied and installed 52 multifunctional digital X-ray systems nationwide. This deployment included 29 solar-powered containerized systems, 19 fixed-room X-ray systems, two mobile screening vans, and two portable units.
The project also established a nationwide tele-radiology platform for real-time image sharing and second opinions, and integrated Artificial Intelligence (CAD4TB) software to support automated TB detection from chest X-rays.
Comprehensive capacity building initiatives trained 70 local engineers, 13 regional equipment managers, five second-line engineers, 50 IT managers, 48 radiographers, 16 radiologists, and over 340 doctors and physician assistants across the country. Long-term maintenance and support were ensured through a structured three-tier support model involving local, regional, and international teams.
Collectively, these efforts have enhanced TB detection, improved access to quality diagnostics, and empowered local health professionals.
A central feature of the event was a plenary discussion moderated by the respected 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”, featured a distinguished panel including 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, representative for Radiographers and Public Institutions.
The panel offered a holistic reflection on the project’s achievements and its long-term impact on Ghana’s health system.
Phase II
Building on this remarkable success, Delft Imaging has submitted a comprehensive proposal for Phase II of the project.
This next phase envisions equipping 150 hospitals nationwide with state-of-the-art digital X-ray systems, AI-driven diagnostic tools, and tele-radiography solutions to ensure all underserved areas gain access to timely and accurate diagnostic services.
Invest International Capital has expressed a strong interest in supporting this initiative through a 100 percent concessional financing package from the Netherlands, structured as a 50 percent term loan facility and a 50 percent DRIVE grant, worth approximately EUR 30 million from the Dutch Government.
“We appeal to the government and the Ministry of Finance to consider this proposal for incorporation into the upcoming 2026 budget. By doing so, the government would not only strengthen the diagnostic capacity of our healthcare system but also complement the achievements of the ongoing ORIO project, creating a seamless continuum of modern, efficient, and patient-centered radiology services,” Delft Imaging Ghana advocates.
Elsie Appeadu, MD, Delft Imaging Ghana, Dr Nicholas Adjabu, Head, 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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