By TC News Desk
Agartala Nov 08: Indian Society of Radiographers and Technologists, Tripura organized a grand rally in the heart of capital city to spread awareness among the common people on the occasion of World Radiography Day.
“Radiographers at the Forefront of Patient Safety”, this highlights the role that the radiographers/radiological technologists play in promoting and maintaining radiation safety and general patient safety in all aspects of the patient journey, said Dr Asim Dey, a famous radiologist in the state.
Addressing the reporters, Dr Asim Dey said, “World Radiography Day is observed on November 8 every year and people celebrate the day because it marks the anniversary of the birth of X-rays”.
He added, “There is no need to prove how marvelous technology is and we often begin to take it for granted. But the truth be told, we can never imagine a world where x-rays don’t exist today”.
“X-Ray plays a huge role in the medical industry as one of the diagnostic tools that help doctors to discover a range of problems, and diagnose diseases to treat them better and in time. X-rays have made the diagnosis of disease easy and painless. This day also helps recognize the hard work of radiographers and radiologists who make X-rays possible”, he added.