ST 7 - Advancing Global Cancer Care: Spotlight on IAEA's Rays of Hope Initiative

The IAEA 'Rays of Hope' initiative aims to transform cancer care globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries where access to life-saving cancer diagnosis and treatment is often limited. This initiative seeks to expand the availability of medical imaging, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and medical physics services, ensuring that cancer care is more equitable and accessible to all.


In this discussion, we'll explore the genesis of the initiative, its current status, the challenges faced, and the strategies for future expansion to enhance global cancer care infrastructure. In fulfilling the RoH objectives, collaboration with key professional and scientific societies is essential. Working closely with esteemed organizations such as the European Society of Radiology enables the initiative to leverage a broad network of expertise and resources.


These partnerships help to advance the standard of cancer care globally by facilitating the exchange of best practices, enhancing professional training, and promoting research in radiation medicine. Such collaborations are pivotal in driving forward the initiative’s goals of expanding access to essential cancer diagnosis and treatment technologies and expertise worldwide.