On 7 July 2022, the VCDNP hosted a webinar on the benefits of accelerator and X-ray technologies and their potential to expand access to nuclear technologies for health, the environment and food security in developing countries
The VCDNP’s new case study on advancing access to radiotherapy in low-and middle income countries (LMICs) examines some of the reasons behind the shortage of radiotherapy machines in LMICs and draws on Zambia’s success in this regard and discussions with experts and policy makers across the globe for lessons learned in providing cancer care for all.
A new fact sheet authored by VCDNP Senior Research Associate Ingrid Kirsten sheds light on the facts about the use of radioactive sources versus linear accelerators for cancer care and puts cancer control using both methods into context in the case of Zambia.
With the COVID-19 pandemic now approaching its first anniversary, there are still many grey areas related to the virus, including security implications. Dr. Richard Pilch presented an analysis of these issues and offered his recommendations during a webinar on 25 February 2021.
On 17 February 2021, the VCDNP held a virtual workshop on this complex topic with the aim to promote dialogue on the challenges to and opportunities for ensuring access to nuclear technology for human health, especially for cancer care.
VCDNP Executive Director Elena K. Sokova spoke to the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium on navigating nuclear issues during a global pandemic.
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