Delft Imaging Ghana
Delft Imaging Ghana is committed to improving global health through innovative, affordable diagnostic solutions that strengthen healthcare systems, particularly in underserved regions. We believe effective treatment starts with accurate diagnosis. In partnership with public and private sectors, we create tailored health innovations that meet community needs and prioritize vulnerable populations. A key innovation is our AI-powered tuberculosis detection software, CAD4TB, which analyses chest X-rays for faster, more accurate screening – especially in remote, high-risk areas with limited radiology access. In Ghana, this solution has supported the screening of over 1.4 million people, enhancing early TB detection and care. Today, our integrated imaging systems mobile and portable X-ray units combined with AI diagnostics, are used in more than 85 countries, bridging the gap between technology and accessibility to make quality healthcare a global reality.
Elsie Appeadu
Elsie Appeadu is a dynamic, award-winning leader with over a decade of experience in leadership, organizational development, and international project management across Ghana, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. As Managing Director of Delft Imaging Ghana Ltd (DIG), she drives global health innovation through advanced X-ray systems and AI-powered tuberculosis detection. Under her leadership, DIG successfully implemented the Ghana ORIO TB Project, installing 54 X-ray systems nationwide, significantly improving case detection. Elsie also champions CSR initiatives, including donating diagnostic equipment to universities and creating coding clubs to nurture young technologists. Previously, she led national environmental health programs as Ghana Country Director for Pure Earth and empowered women and youth with the World University Service of Canada. Fluent in English and French, Elsie holds degrees from the University of Kent, University of Ghana, and University of Caen, plus a Harvard leadership certificate. Named among Ghana’s 100 most influential people in 2024, she continues to inspire sustainable impact.
Ir Elze Swinkels, EngD
Elze Swinkels is a deep learning engineer at Delft Imaging. Her work focuses on developing an AI-assisted mobile ultrasound tool to support TB screening in low-resource settings, one of the use cases of AFRICAI-RI. She also serves as work-package lead in the POCUS4TB project. She holds a BSc and MSc in Biomedical Engineering and an Engineering Doctorate in Qualified Medical Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology, a design-oriented programme that aims to translate technological innovation into clinical practice. Her expertise includes medical imaging, AI, and biomechanics, and she is dedicated to contributing to equitable, accessible, real-world healthcare solutions that improve global health outcomes.