The Philippine Government is set to host from 14 to 25 November, the Regional Training Course on Authorization and Inspection of Radiation Sources in Radiotherapy in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The course is being conducted under the framework of the Technical Cooperation regional radiation protection infrastructure projects, RAS/9/026 and RAS/9/039, and brings together representatives from twenty-two East and West Asian countries. Apart from fostering information exchange between these two groups, it is aimed that through the activity, participating Member States can be assisted in building up competence and expertise in controlling radiation sources in radiotherapy in accordance with international standards.
The two-week training, which will also be participated in by regulatory staff from PNRI and from the Bureau of Health Devices and Technology (Department of Health), will feature lectures, practical sessions, and a technical visit to a local radiotherapy facility. Ms. Eulinia Valdezco, who heads PNRI's regulatory division, is the Course Director.
