Biography
Dr. Eze Chukwu is a public health physician and works as the Portable Digital X-ray Active Case Finding (PDX ACF) Coordinator with KNCV Nigeria under the GF IMPACT Project. He led the pilot implementation of the Delft-light Backpack (DLB) portable digital X-ray intervention in Nigeria which has today resulted to upscale of PDX intervention in the country. He is passionate about reaching the hard-to-reach, vulnerable and special populations with tuberculosis diagnostic services and care.
Key Impacts
Radiation protection and safety of end users of the portable digital X-ray (PDX) machines for TB screening in Nigeria: Experience of KNCV Nigeria
The combination of multiple approach ranging from retraining of end users on safety, fidelity to manufacturers instructions and use of exposure strings along with enforcing the use of protective devices has ensured the safety of all the end users of the PDX machines, hence the dose measurement over one calendar year has remained negligeable. The use of PDX for TB screening should be encouraged as it contributes close to zero risk to the end users.
Source: Conference 2024