Maharashtra Health Department Issues Safety Directives for TB X-rays

Imagine doctors taking pictures of your lungs to check for a sickness called TB.

Sometimes, the pictures were being taken in a way that wasn't safe for the workers.

They were holding the picture-taking plates by hand, which could be harmful.

The health department stepped in after someone wrote about it.

They made new rules to keep everyone safe.

Now, the picture plates must be placed on stands.

Only trained people can operate the machines, and they must wear special clothes.

They also need to keep a safe distance from the patients.

The health department wants to ensure that all the machines are working properly, too.