Ethiopia - 2008 - Health

Radiation Protection Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Health, Ethiopia

This 2008 proclamation, numbered 571, acknowledges the increasing usage of radiation to meet some of the developmental targets of the country. It also recognises the inherent risk associated with this usage as it relates to human health, environment and properties. This proclamation, therefore, pursues the establishment of a radiation regulation authority and definition of the legal responsibilities of all stakeholders involved in radiation usage.

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January 2022

This 2008 proclamation, numbered 571, acknowledges the increasing usage of radiation to meet some of the developmental targets of the country. It also recognises the inherent risk associated with this usage as it relates to human health, environment and properties. This proclamation, therefore, pursues the establishment of a radiation regulation authority and definition of the legal responsibilities of all stakeholders involved in radiation usage.

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