Calls to recruit more radiographers, equip health fa
The Society of Radiographers of Uganda is calling for increased recruitment and equipment investment to address severe staffing shortages in public hospitals. Current understaffing is causing long patient wait times and inefficient use of medical imaging technology.
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Shortages in diagnostic personnel directly impact patient outcomes by delaying critical medical diagnoses and increasing the burden on existing healthcare staff.
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Calls to recruit more radiographers, equip health facilities
Muhangi said a national referral hospital should have about 32 radiographers, but some have only eight to 14. Regional referral hospitals are expected to have about 24 radiographers, yet some have as few as four.
Dr Micah Muhangi, president of the Society of Radiographers of Uganda, said many government facilities have far fewer radiographers than their approved staffing structures require. (Photo by Ibrahim Ruhweza)
Radiographers have called for increased recruitment and investment in medical imaging equipment at government health facilities, saying shortages of personnel and resources are delaying diagnosis and forcing patients to endure long queues.
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