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September 10, 2025Annales Africaines de MedecineOpen Access

Analysis of the implementation of radiation protection measures in imaging services: A cross-sectional study of health facilities in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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RMRosette Lukielo MalundaGKGuillaume Mbela KiyomboEKEddy Zola Kieto

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Overview

Cross-sectional study identifies significant gaps in radiation protection measures and training for personnel in health facilities.

Key Points

  • Exposure levels for medical staff averaged 19.04 ± 10.93 mSv/h, indicating inadequate radiation protection measures.
  • Only 26.7% of imaging personnel received training in radiation protection, highlighting a major knowledge gap.
  • No facilities provided dosimeters for personnel, and 90% lacked essential protective equipment like lead vests.
  • The absence of qualified radiation protection personnel points to systemic issues in public health practices in Kinshasa.

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Malunda et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23e02b210217d6479040dhttps://doi.org/10.4314/aamed.v18i3.19
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