[ RadSafe ] [Fwd: [srp] Ban on 50mA X-ray generators for medical diagnosis in Kenya]

[Marcel Schouwenburg]

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(amustapha at mail.uonbi.ac.ke). A copy to RadSafe is appreciated.

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Dear all, the Radiation Protection Board of Kenya recently prohibited
the use of X-ray generators of 50 mA ratings and below for general
medical diagnosis. This is being challenged by some of the x-ray owners.
Does anyone have opinion on the merit or otherwise of this ban.

Thanks in advance

A O Mustapha MSRP

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With kind regards,

Marcel Schouwenburg
Head / Lecturer Training Centre Delft, Health Physicist, expert level 2
RadSafe Moderator & Listowner
National Centre for Radiation Protection (Dutch abbr. NCSV)

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