Hyderabad:World Radiography Day is observed on November 8th every year. The date marks Wilhelm Roentgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895. Radiographers worldwide make an important contribution to modern healthcare in promoting radiography as a profession, and the day is observed as an opportunity to increase public awareness of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy. The radiological system is used for the internal diagnosis of patients. These include instruments like X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasounds. It helps in identifying the disease from its root.
The objective of this day is to increase public awareness about radiographic imaging and therapy, which plays a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, thus improving the quality of patient care. The Association of Radiographers of Nigeria, and the Society of Radiographers of the United Kingdom (SOR) among other national radiographers organizations observe the day worldwide. The International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists has considered November 8th as World Radiography Day since 2007.