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The IAEA is actively assisting low- and middle- income countries to increase access to cancer care as well as supporting other peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology in key health areas, the 154th Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO) heard.

World Cancer Day: Hundreds of key players working for equal access to cancer care gathered at the IAEA headquarters last week to discuss ways to tackle the growing epidemic better and faster.

PAEC Hospital NORI is designated as IAEA 'Anchor Centre' to enhance member state’s capabilities in cancer research

Rays of Hope -- the IAEA’s flagship cancer initiative -- had an impactful first year, with ‘first wave’ countries already seeing significant improvements in their radiotherapy infrastructure, and the five inaugural Anchor Centres being formally established at a side event during the IAEA’s 67th General Conference today.

Around half of all cancer patients need radiotherapy, but in low-income countries, only one in ten can access treatment. The IAEA addressed the 76th World Health Assembly and spoke about how the Rays of Hope initiative is helping countries increase access to cancer care.