China Partners with IAEA to Train Radiation Therapy Physicists in Africa
The China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have launched a training initiative aimed at developing radiation therapy physicists in African nations.
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The China Atomic Energy Authority and the International Atomic Energy Agency have initiated a training course aimed at developing skills among radiation therapy physicists in African nations.
Part of the IAEA's "Rays of Hope" initiative, this program was inaugurated in Chengdu, the main city of Sichuan province in southwestern China. The primary goal is to train specialists who can aid in the treatment of cancer and tumors, thereby upscaling the healthcare quality and promoting the welfare of populations across Africa.
The current group comprises 16 participants from 15 different African countries, such as Ghana, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, and Namibia.
The curriculum of the program is comprehensive, covering essential theoretical knowledge about nuclear medicine and radiation therapy principles. Trainees also engage in practical experiences, through simulation and active involvement, focused on treatment planning, as well as quality control and assurance.
The training incorporates case analyses specific to prevalent cancers and tumors in the African continent and includes lectures from distinguished Chinese authorities in the fields of medical physics, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy.
Radiation therapy physicists are vital in the accurate radiation-based diagnosis and treatment of diseases like cancer.
As nuclear science and technology increasingly apply to healthcare, there is a pressing requirement in African countries for enhanced skills and capabilities in nuclear medicine, radioactive pharmaceuticals, and managing zoonotic diseases.
Through the "Rays of Hope" initiative, technical aid is provided, supporting infrastructure development, provision of specialized equipment, and training of personnel. This aid facilitates improvement in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment capacities in lower and middle-income nations, with a focus on African regions.
China has also been actively involved in providing technological support in nuclear medicine, and expert and training assistance to several African nations, including Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Morocco, in collaboration with the IAEA.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
Part of the IAEA's "Rays of Hope" initiative, this program was inaugurated in Chengdu, the main city of Sichuan province in southwestern China. The primary goal is to train specialists who can aid in the treatment of cancer and tumors, thereby upscaling the healthcare quality and promoting the welfare of populations across Africa.
The current group comprises 16 participants from 15 different African countries, such as Ghana, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, and Namibia.
The curriculum of the program is comprehensive, covering essential theoretical knowledge about nuclear medicine and radiation therapy principles. Trainees also engage in practical experiences, through simulation and active involvement, focused on treatment planning, as well as quality control and assurance.
The training incorporates case analyses specific to prevalent cancers and tumors in the African continent and includes lectures from distinguished Chinese authorities in the fields of medical physics, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy.
Radiation therapy physicists are vital in the accurate radiation-based diagnosis and treatment of diseases like cancer.
As nuclear science and technology increasingly apply to healthcare, there is a pressing requirement in African countries for enhanced skills and capabilities in nuclear medicine, radioactive pharmaceuticals, and managing zoonotic diseases.
Through the "Rays of Hope" initiative, technical aid is provided, supporting infrastructure development, provision of specialized equipment, and training of personnel. This aid facilitates improvement in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment capacities in lower and middle-income nations, with a focus on African regions.
China has also been actively involved in providing technological support in nuclear medicine, and expert and training assistance to several African nations, including Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Morocco, in collaboration with the IAEA.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
