Among the challenges facing the practice of radiography in Ghana is low numerical strength, inequitable regional distribution of professionals and the evil of quackery.
There are currently about 300 radiographers to a population of about 26million; a radiographer to over 100,000 inhabitants. And worst still, about 75% of these practitioners are concentrated in only 4 out of the 10 regions. There is also the problem of quackery especially in the practice medical ultrasonography.

As part of the short-to-medium term plans the Society wants to see a significant increase (about 100% increase) in the number of radiographers (over the next 5-10years), equitable regional distribution of practitioners and a dignified radiography profession. Towards this end, the Society is currently collaborating with the Allied Health Professions Council to rid the profession of uncertified persons practicing illegally.

The Society is also collating comprehensive data on the current state of personnel and radiological installations across the country to help policy makers make informed decisions.

The Society believes that through that it can lobby the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in the industry to increase the training of radiographers, ensure equitable distribution of personnel to facilities in the region and also be able to effectively monitor the honouring of service agreement between the Ministry and equipment suppliers.

The Society is reaching out to all radiographers in Ghana to register with it in order to always benefit from the Society’s regular continuous professional development programs. Such will ensure that radiographers stay abreast in knowledge and skills with the rapid developments in the practice of radiography.

The Society has plans to work with sister associations in the sub-region to form a federation to project the aims and interests of the profession of radiography.

The Society desires that all radiographers in Ghana will be able to attain the highest level in the practice in order to be able to offer the best of care available in our practice to the patient. It is our vision that every radiographer will be able to develop himself or herself professionally.