RADIATION PROTECTION PROBLEMS IN THE PRACTICE OFRADIOTHERAPY IN NIGERIA

摘要

Many radiation protection problems have been identified in the practice of radiotherapy in Nigeria. The majorityrnof these arise as a result of non-availability of essential equipment. Others are due to breakdown of equipment asrna result of lack of spare parts and necessary expertise for maintenance. Recommendations are made for tacklingrnthese problems and these include regional cooperation with exchange of human and material resources betweenrninstitutions.