KCCC plans updated radiotherapy techniques with IAEA
The Ambassador of Kuwait to Austria and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and International Organizations in Vienna, Talal Al-Fassam, stated that a delegation from the Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KCCC) is currently visiting Vienna to meet with technical officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to discuss ways to develop and implement radiation therapy techniques.
Ambassador Al-Fassam added in a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the delegation discussions will hold are an “important step” towards enhancing cooperation and knowledge exchange between the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health and the International Agency in the field of nuclear medicine and radiotherapy, with the aim of raising the standards of cancer treatment in Kuwait.
He stated that the meetings with delegation members included a review of KCCC’s efforts in promoting the use of three main radiotherapy techniques, which are considered “among the latest findings in medical research,” and its efforts to apply these techniques to improve patient – treatment outcomes and the quality of healthcare provided to them.
In this context, he stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation with specialized international organizations and agencies, based on Kuwait’s commitment and keenness to provide the optimum levels of care for cancer patients in the country and enhance capabilities in combating it. Ambassador Al-Fassam praised the expertise of the members of the KCCC, commending their efforts in raising the standards of knowledge in the field of developing medical technologies, as reported by Al Jarida.
The delegation is scheduled to visit the facilities of the IAEA in the Seibersdorf area of the Austrian capital, in addition to visiting the Medical University. The Kuwaiti delegation includes the Head of the Radiation Oncology Department, Dr. Yasser Hassan, the Radiation Oncology Specialist, Dr. Ahmed Boushehri from the Nuclear Medicine Department, Dr. Sarah Murad, and the National Liaison Officer with the International Atomic Energy Agency, Dr. Nader Al-Awadhi.
Established in 1968, the KCCC is a government center affiliated to the Ministry of Health and is dedicated to providing care for cancer patients. It employs more than 600 highly qualified staff in the field of oncology and is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and services.
