International Atomic Energy Agency: Letters and Memoranda of Member States on Commitments Under the Non-Proliferation Treaty

1975 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 543-552
Keyword(s):  
International Atomic Energy Agency ◽  
Atomic Energy ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Member States

Conditioning Operation by an Encapsulation and Shielding of Spent Sealed Radium Sources

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Il-Sik Kang ◽  
Dae-Seok Hong ◽  
Kil-Jeong Kim ◽  
Jong-Sik Shon ◽  
Kwon-Pyo Hong
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
International Atomic Energy Agency ◽  
Atomic Energy ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Member States ◽  
National Inventory ◽  
Expert Team

In order to avoid accidents that could result from an improper storage of spent radium sources, it is necessary to condition and store them safely. The program for a safe conditioning of spent radium sources by the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) has been established to assist the developing countries. The main object of this paper is to summarize the technology that was adapted by the IAEA for the conditioning of spent radium sources in the national inventory of Ra-226 sources in member states and the actions performed by the Korean expert team as a part of the IAEA’s project titled as ‘Radium Conditioning in Southeastern Asia’. The whole inventory of the spent radium sources of 8,671.13mCi was safely conditioned by the Korean expert team according to the guidelines under the supervision of the IAEA’s technical officer. The 1,821 sources of spent radium were encapsulated, welded, and conditioned into 18 concrete-shielded drums.

Treatment of Irradiated Graphite to Meet Acceptance Criteria for Waste Disposal: Problem and Solutions

2014 ◽  
Vol 1665 ◽  
pp. 3-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael I. Ojovan ◽  
Anthony J. Wickham
Keyword(s):  
Radioactive Waste ◽  
International Atomic Energy Agency ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Atomic Energy ◽  
Individual Member ◽  
Acceptance Criteria ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Member States ◽  
Irradiated Graphite ◽  
Disposal Problem

ABSTRACTAn overview is given of an International Atomic Energy Agency Coordinated Research Project (CRP) on the treatment of irradiated graphite (i-graphite) to meet acceptance criteria for waste disposal. Graphite is a unique radioactive waste stream, with some quarter-million metric tons worldwide eventually needing to be disposed of. The CRP has involved 24 organizations from 10 Member States. Innovative and conventional methods for i-graphite characterization, retrieval, treatment and conditioning technologies have been explored in the course of this work, and offer a range of options for competent authorities in individual Member States to deploy according to local requirements and regulatory conditions.

scholarly journals Activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency in the Field of Cervical Cancer

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 150s-150s
Author(s):  
D. Paez ◽  
E. Zubizarreta ◽  
M. Abdel-Wahab ◽  
A. Polo
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
International Atomic Energy Agency ◽  
Locally Advanced ◽  
Atomic Energy ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Member States ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Radiation Medicine

Background and context: In 2012, 560,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer (CXCA) worldwide and 266,000 women died of the disease: 86% of cases and 88% of deaths occurred in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and two thirds of the cases are locally advanced. For locally advanced CXCA the evidence-based treatment is a combination of external beam radiotherapy with chemotherapy and brachytherapy. Five-year overall survival for all stages combined ranges between 60%-69%, depending on the case-mix and the treatment modalities used. Countries with no access to radiotherapy may only offer palliative treatment to women diagnosed with locally advanced cervical cancer. Any curative attempt for these patients should include the two components of radiotherapy: concomitant radio-chemotherapy and brachytherapy. Radiotherapy is also a cost-effective treatment modality. Aim: To show the contribution and impact of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to the improvement of results of CXCA in LMICs. Strategy/Tactics: Through its various programs, such as the Technical Cooperation programs, the Human Health program and the Program of Action for Cancer Therapy, the IAEA is committed to address these disproportionate geographic incidence and mortality rates introducing, expanding and improving radiotherapy services, working with partners such as WHO to improve cancer diagnosis, treatment, care, and control through collective action in these countries. Program/Policy process: During the last six decades, the IAEA has helped in addressing the growing cancer burden, delivering cancer-related assistance to LMICs, with financial and in-kind support from member states, donors and partners. The IAEA assistance has been primarily facilitated through the deployment of robust radiotherapy and nuclear medicine programs, coordinated research activities, documentation system and quality assurance program. This has enabled many member states to establish safe and effective diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy capacity to provide treatment and higher quality care to many of their cancer patients. The Program of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT) is the IAEA's umbrella program for combating cancer and builds upon the above experience in radiation medicine expertise and technology. The WHO-IAEA Joint Program enable LMI member states to introduce, expand and improve their cancer treatment capacities and therapeutic effectiveness by integrating radiotherapy into a comprehensive national cancer control program. Outcomes: The IAEA provides tools for improving the practice of radiation medicine around the world. A fully implemented department (megavoltage and afterloading units, trained staff and quality assurance procedures in place) can treat up to 666 new CXCA cases per year, of which around 70% (466) can be cured. What was learned: Investing in radiotherapy can save lives!

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