European Medical Journal: AI-Assisted Chest X-Rays in TB Detection Across LMICs

5 April 2026

European Medical Journal news story

Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted chest X-rays could significantly expand TB detection in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where limited imaging access and workforce shortages continue to hinder timely diagnosis.

Chest X-rays can identify TB-related lung changes even in asymptomatic individuals. This is significant given that a substantial proportion of microbiologically confirmed TB cases present without clear symptoms. AI tools can support active case finding strategies, including mass screening in high-risk populations, by flagging abnormalities and prioritising patients for confirmatory testing.

Ultra-portable X-ray systems integrated with AI are also enabling outreach to remote communities, operating without fixed infrastructure and supporting decentralised care delivery.

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Source: European Medical Journal