College celebrates Radiography Day

The department of Radiography and Radiological Sciences in the College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar (UNICAL), in collaboration with the Association of Radiographers of Nigeria (ARN), has celebrated the International World Radiography Day with the theme Radiographers care about your protection.

The celebration was in commemoration of the 1895 X-Ray discovery by Dr Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in Germany. The discovery gave birth to radiography, said Mrs Marycolleth Ekpo, a Radiographer at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH).

According to her, the celebration is an initiative intended to raise awareness and to stimulate interest of students in the discipline.

She noted that radiography had evolved from first-degree certificate to Master’s degree, which has improved the career path of most radiographers. She added that there was bright future for professionals in the field if more researches were undertaken.

Speaking to CAMPUSLIFE after the event, Ettang Umoh, a student, said the celebration made him to reflect on how to improve his knowledge in the field.

The celebration was held at Centre for Educational Service (CES) auditorium and was attended by the Provost of the College of Medical Sciences, Prof Saturday Etuk, who was represented by his deputy. Other guests at the event included the Dean of Allied Medical Sciences, Prof. Anne Asuquo, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Prof James Epoke, Mr Victor Out, Chief Radiographer, UNICAL Teaching Hospital and Mr Etido Akpanenua, a lecturer.

In his vote of thanks, Out thanked students, who devoted their time to honour the day despite their academic engagement. He also appreciated those who delivered lectures to mark the day.