World Radiography Day is a global healthcare awareness event observed on the 8th of November every year to increase public awareness with respect to the vital role of diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy and radiographer play in healthcare management.

World Radiography Day marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays in 1895.

Importance of the day

In high-income countries, it is estimated that one in every ten patients is at risk while receiving hospital care, where nearly 50% of them being preventable. World Radiography Day is celebrated to create public knowledge of radiographic imaging and therapy, which are essential for patient diagnosis and care.

World Radiography Day 2024 Theme

This year, 2024, the World Radiography Day Theme is "Radiographers: Seeing the Unseen". This theme highlights radiographers' importance in healthcare and their role in diagnosing and treating medical issues.