Abstract

Nuclear technology plays a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has a clear mandate and strong technical expertise in the delivery of nuclear medicine and radiotherapy technology to developing countries. The IAEA integrates radiotherapy into comprehensive cancer control and engages with other partners to address cancer control in a holistic way. With strong support from African leaders and heads of key international agencies, the IAEA launched Rays of Hope at the Africa Union summit on World Cancer Day this February. It is an ambitious global initiative that will extend to every region for the initiation or expansion of radiotherapy.

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