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International Day of Radiology was celebrated on 8 November 2024.

Important Days | Dated: 11 Nov 2024

International Day of Radiology (IDOR) or World Radiography Day was annually observed across the globe on 8 Nov to honor the vital role of radiographers and radiological technologists in healthcare and to celebrate their contributions to diagnosing and treating countless medical conditions.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - IDOR was created to mark the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German physicist and the winner of the 1st Nobel Prize in Physics (1901), in 1895.
  • - 8th Nov 2024 marked the observance of the 13th IDOR.
  • - IDOR was established in 2011 as a follow-up to EDOR.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The theme for IDOR 2024 is "Radiographers: Seeing the Unseen."
  • (ii) IDOR was established in 2011 as a follow-up to the European Day of Radiology (EDOR).
  • (iii) The 1st and only IDOR took place on Feb 10, 2011, organized by ESR to honor the death anniversary of Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (Feb 10, 1923).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

When is the International Day of Radiology (IDOR) celebrated?

Correct Answer: 8 November

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