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Demonstration of a patient set up for radiotherapy at the Vienna General Hospital in 2016. The IAEA promotes access to radiation therapy and its safe use. Photo: IAEA

Improved UN database spotlights huge global disparities in access to cancer care

October 6, 2016 Hubert Foy 0

A revamped global database launched today by the United Nations atomic agency highlights startling disparities across the world when it comes to access to treatment —Read More—

From left: Dr Arthur Koteng, assistant chief radiation protection officer, Prof Erastus Gatebe chair of Radiation Protection Board, and Javier Zarzuela, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) representative who led a mission to Kenya in July to assist in planning and using nuclear science and technology. PHOTO | STELLAR MURUMBA

United Nations agency says Kenya on track in bid to ensure radiation safety

October 3, 2016 AFRICSIS 0

In September 2013, Court of Appeal judges caused a stir when they refused to use their Elgon House offices in Nairobi for fear of radiation. —Read More—

Africa’s growing and neglected cancer problem: We will all suffer

July 28, 2016 AFRICSIS 0

Uganda’s only radiation treatment machine broke down in April earlier this year, provoking widespread public criticism and leaving an estimated 30,000 new cancer patients stranded. —Read More—

Chirayath Contributes to Safeguards Curriculum Development Workshop for Sub-Saharan Africa

June 16, 2016 AFRICSIS 0

From July 18-22, NSSPI Director Dr. Sunil Chirayath traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee to take part in a nuclear safeguards curriculum development workshop for university professors —Read More—

Professor, Students Led Nuclear Security Writing Workshop for African Scientists, Policy Makers

June 6, 2016 Hubert Foy 0

A faculty member and three students recently led a writing workshop for African nuclear engineers, scientists, and policy makers. Russ Hirst, an associate professor of —Read More—