At its Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications and the Technical Cooperation Programme, the IAEA welcomed its newest Rays of Hope Anchor Centre: the Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences. The Institute joins four other Anchor Centres in the Asia Pacific – and ten others around the world – as knowledge and capacity-building hubs which will bolster the cancer care capabilities of neighbouring countries.
“Through the IAEA’s Rays of Hope: Cancer Care for All initiative, the Agency has been expanding access to critical, life-saving cancer care tools – diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy – where it is needed most”, said IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi on the at the signing with the Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences (KIRAMS). “With more 90 countries requesting support through Rays of Hope, the addition of KIRAMS to the IAEA’s growing network of regional hubs reflects the importance of Anchor Centres as a key pillar for meeting cancer needs in every corner of the world.”
From creating opportunities in cancer care to providing technical assistance to others within education, training, innovation, research and quality assurance, Anchor Centres play a central role in Rays of Hope’s sustainability and long-term impact. These cancer leaders have a demonstrated record of collaboration with the IAEA; deep technical expertise; robust governance and medical infrastructure; and a long-term commitment to furthering cancer care.
