×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Smart Minds Choose Us
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Board roots for tough rules on importation of X-ray machines

Kenya: The Radiation Protection Board wants the Government to publish strict standards for the importation of x-ray machines to protect Kenyans against obsolete and dangerous technologies.

A senior official with the board, Arthur Koteng, yesterday said the entry of sub-standard X-ray and other radiation diagnostic machines could be adding to the already increasing burden of cancer.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in