ALWAGHT- According to the leader of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Iran has recorded 15 notable advancements in the fields of medicine and radiopharmaceuticals, positioning it among the top three countries globally in these areas.
Speaking at a ceremony commemorating National Nuclear Technology Day in Tehran, Mohammad Eslami highlighted the achievements of the organization, noting that Iran had undertaken significant efforts last year to enhance research infrastructure and expedite the commercialization of the nuclear industry.
Eslami specifically emphasized the notable increase in activities within the radiation domain compared to previous years, underscoring its importance in relation to health, food, and environmental security.
Furthermore, he highlighted effective initiatives across all sectors of the country's nuclear industries, asserting that the AEOI had successfully addressed concerns arising from sanctions by domestically manufacturing all necessary equipment.
Additionally, the AEOI head announced Iran's hosting of the inaugural international nuclear energy conference on May 6th and 7th in Isfahan.
He highlighted the significant progress made by the AEOI in bolstering the infrastructures of nuclear medicine and radiation therapy, as well as in advancing the commercialization of its accomplishments throughout the past year.
Furthermore, he emphasized that Iran has sustained its leadership position in radiopharmaceutical science by implementing alpha particles for therapeutic purposes, resulting in notable advancements in cancer treatment for patients in the country.
Regarding future initiatives, Eslami revealed plans to establish 50 clinics nationwide utilizing plasma technology for wound treatment. Additionally, he mentioned the development of a domestically produced system, stationed within operating rooms, for the treatment of breast cancer by local experts.
He also praised Iran's significant strides toward achieving the goal of generating 20,000 megawatts of nuclear electricity. He specifically highlighted the commencement of projects for constructing the second and third units at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran.
In February, Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi issued a directive during his visit to Iran's southern coastal province of Hormozgan to initiate the construction project for the nuclear power plant in Sirik.
Situated at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz, the new power plant is designed to have a capacity for generating 5,000 megawatts of electricity.
