In the offing: 10 digital X-ray machines for regional hospitals

What you need to know:

  • The government’s digital x-ray project comes as a response to concerns raised by patients who have been complaining of delays in getting x-ray services.
  • Regions of priority for the installation of the machines are Morogoro, Bukoba, Mbeya, Katavi, Simiyu, Singida, Chato and Dar es Salaam.
  • Currently, many government hospitals are using old x-ray machines which have been operating for the last 15 years