Posts with Tag: Health

Nuclear Technology for Research and Sustainable Development: The Benefits of Accelerator and X-Ray Technologies

18 July 2022 •

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

Advancing Access to Radiotherapy in Middle-and Low-Income Countries

9 June 2022 •

Event Reports, Peaceful Uses, Publications, Reports and Papers

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.

VCDNP Fact Sheet on Ensuring Effective and Sustainable Radiotherapy for Cancer Treatment

30 March 2021 •

Briefs and Factsheets, Peaceful Uses, Publications

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.

Global Health Security Implications of COVID-19

2 March 2021 •

Event Reports

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.

Ensuring Access to Nuclear Technology for Human Health

25 February 2021 •

Event Reports

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.

Arms control, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament in a Global Health Crisis

15 September 2020 •

Event Reports

VCDNP Executive Director Elena K. Sokova spoke to the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium on navigating nuclear issues during a global pandemic.

VCDNP Fact Sheet on the Sustainable Use of Nuclear Technology for Medical Application

26 September 2019 •

Briefs and Factsheets, Peaceful Uses, Publications

The fact sheet builds on panel discussions held at the VCDNP with the aim to support the sustainable use of radioactive sources.

VCDNP Panel Discussion on the Sustainable Use of Radioactive Sources for Agriculture, Food Security and Health

3 September 2018 •

Event Reports

The VCDNP held a panel discussion on radioactive sources and their use in agriculture, food security and health.