ISLAMABAD: NORI is hosting a regional training course in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The inauguration of the course was held here at NORI.

Dr Mohammad Faheem, Director NORI welcomed the participants and the dignitaries. Dr Shazia Fatima Director General Nuclear Medicine and Oncology, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) was the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony, says a press release.

Later, an interactive session with Dr Humera Mahmood, Consultant Radiation Oncologist, Head of Oncology and Radiology Department, was held. The session included different aspects of radiotherapy treatment and all the participants shared their thoughts and knowledge.

The project coordinator Dr Kashif Iqbal, Consultant Radiation Oncologist also gave an overview about radiation treatment and its different aspects. He also explained the workflow of radiation treatment.

This was followed by two more sessions conducted by the medical physicists Ms Sajida Parveen Principal Physicist and Ms Nazia Shehzadi Principal Physicist.

International participants include delegates from twelve countries besides national participants from across Pakistan. NORI has a strong affiliation with IAEA and the institute has played a pivotal role in different aspects of collaboration. NORI has been declared as the IAEA anchor centre, under the rays of hope initiative of the agency.

The five-day educational activity includes different clinical and practical aspects of radiotherapy.

The technical experts from across the country will deliver informative lectures and will share their experience and knowledge. The course will be concluded on Dec 13.

Published in Dawn, December 12th, 2024