18 January 2021
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Two disused radioactive sources, previously used in cancer treatment, have been transported to safe and secure storage locations in the Republic of the Congo. The relocation of the sources - which are expected to be exported outside the country next year - was supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
One of the Congolese disused radioactive sources is securely guarded prior to its transport (Image: M Warnau; D Ladsous/IAEA)
The University Hospital of Brazzaville received a new cobalt 60 (Co-60) sealed source in 2010 for its teletherapy machine, replacing its original source, which was no longer able to deliver effective treatment. The disused sealed source was then packaged and shipped by boat to the supplier. However, the delivery of the package was blocked in transit due to problems with the shipping documents and was returned to the Republic of the Congo. Since 2010, the Co-60 source has been stored at the Autonomous Port of Pointe Noir
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“Developing comprehensive, detailed, and prioritized INSSPs provides a strong foundation for focusing the resources, provided to the IAEA through the Nuclear Security Fund and through in-kind contributions, on the identified and requested needs of our Member States,” said Raja Abdul Aziz Raja Adnan, Director of theIAEA’s Division of Nuclear Security in his opening statement at the recent INSSP Points of Contacts meeting held virtually in lieu of the tri-annual Technical Meeting.
Inna Pletukhina, IAEA Department of Nuclear Safety and Security
Egyptian and IAEA officials during a meeting held in December 2020 to review progress in an IAEA-supported project that improved physical protection at Egypt’s research reactors. (Photo: Egypt-EAEA )
The Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plan (INSSP) is a key tool that helps countries coordinate nuclear security assistance from the IAEA. It also, assists countries to coordinate partnerships with other assistance providers to strengthen their national nuclear security regimes.
“Developing comprehensive, detailed, and prioritized INSSPs provides a strong foundation for focusing the resources, provided to the IAEA through the Nuclear Security Fund and through in-kind contributions, on the identified and requested needs of our Member States,” said Raja Abdul Aziz Raja Adnan, Director of theIAEA’s Division of Nuclear Security in his opening statement at the recent INSSP Points of Contacts meet