More than 650 global experts from over 120 countries have convened at the IAEA in Vienna this week to advance radiation safety in medicine and set a coordinated strategy for safer clinical imaging and therapy.<\/p>\n
Delegates are reviewing progress since the Bonn Call for Action and working to translate lessons learned into practical measures that reduce risks for patients and health workers while expanding access to modern diagnostic and therapeutic tools.<\/p>\n
“New imaging technologies, radiopharmaceuticals, digital systems and AI are transforming clinical practice. These advances bring enormous benefits, but they also change exposure patterns and create new challenges for regulators and health professionals,” said Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi in his opening remarks. “We must keep up to ensure these advancements and new technologies are employed safely. Initiatives like IAEA\u2019s #RaysOfHope are helping broaden access to these technologies while strengthening capacity worldwide,” he added.<\/p>\n
The meeting, held in partnership with WHO and PAHO-WHO, is shaping a shared vision for radiation protection and safety in medicine. For Pakistan, aligning national protocols with international guidance on radiation safety will be important as new imaging and therapeutic options become more widely available, ensuring better patient outcomes and stronger professional safeguards.<\/p>\n
Participants aim to produce actionable recommendations that national regulators, hospital leaders and clinical teams can adopt to manage emerging exposure patterns, strengthen training and oversight, and balance innovation with patient safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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