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A summary of the highlights from the third day of the 60th IAEA General Conference, including the plenary session, as well as information on side events that took place. Read more →
Thanks to recent advances in technology, health authorities are able to select from among a variety of radiotherapy technologies. An IAEA General Conference side event held today provided guidance on the most important factors to be considered when deciding on the type of radiotherapy equipment to invest in for cancer treatment. Read more →
Women play an increasingly important role in the nuclear field as scientists, engineers and managers, but there is still a long way to go to achieve equal representation. Panellists discussed this challenge and possible solutions at the IAEA's fourth 'Women in All Things Nuclear' event, held on 27 September in the margins of the 60th General Conference. (Photo: D.Calma/IAEA) Read more →
In 2012, over 260 000 women worldwide died of cervical cancer - equivalent of one woman dying every two minutes. Over 90% of these deaths occurred in developing countries. Read more →
Member States shared their experiences with implementing IAEA peer review missions in nuclear safety and security at a plenary meeting of the Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network (GNSSN) today. Read more →