IAEA exploring COVID-19 impact on cancer care worldwide The IAEA supports national governments in using nuclear science and technology to better diagnose, treat and manage cancer.IAEA | Updated: 05-02-2021 09:24 IST | Created: 05-02-2021 09:24 IST “This event is an opportunity to be reminded of where we are in our continuous efforts; we can’t stop for a single minute in fighting cancer,” said IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi in his opening remarks. Image Credit: Twitter (@rafaelmgrossi) Inequality is present in most aspects of life, but in the global fight against cancer, the stark difference between industrialised countries and developing nations in their ability to diagnose and treat the disease is a matter of life and death. Most new cancer cases today occur in low- and middle-income countries, and COVID-19 has further strained the capacities of health infrastructure. Strengthening these health systems is key in the global fights against both cancer and COVID-19.