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Kenyans warned over influx of fake radiation machines

Medical experts have expressed concern over an influx of old technologies of X-Ray, CT scans, MRIs and ultra-sound units in urban centres.

According to Dr Rose Nyabanda, head of radiology at Kenyatta National Hospital, even in the second-hand car industry, there are limitations, but for this highly sophisticated medical equipment, there is no enforcement of importation or operational standards.

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