IAEA Receives Cancer Care Equipment from Varian for Rays of Hope Initiative
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has received a donation of a linear accelerator from Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen access to radiation ...
Peru Takes Steps Towards its Goal of Universal Health Care for Cancer Patients
Peru is advancing towards its goal of delivering universal health care to all cancer patients, with the decentralisation of cancer services now well underway and its second National Cancer Control Plan nearing completion.
IAEA and OPEC Fund to Strengthen Cooperation in Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications for Sustainable Development
The IAEA and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) have formally agreed to strengthen joint efforts to tackle the world’s growing health, food and climate development challenges with nuclear science and technology under a new Practical Arrangement.
Three New Cancer Institutes Become Rays of Hope Anchor Centres in Latin America, Europe and Africa
Three medical institutes – including the first-ever from Latin America – have joined the IAEA’s flagship cancer initiative as Rays of Hope Anchor Centres, bringing the current total to nine such centres around the globe.
Director General Grossi Visits Peru to Sign Agreements on Atoms4Food, Mining and Lithium
IAEA Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi, visited Peru this week for high level meetings to enhance support for the country through the peaceful uses of nuclear technology in food security, health and the environment.