The Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, Science and Technology and the Head of the Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission, Dr. Naim Al-Aboudi, discussed with Ms. Lisa Stevens, Director of the Program for Action for Cancer Treatment (PACT) of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
During the meeting, which took place in the Austrian capital, Vienna, the two sides discussed increasing training programs and opportunities for Iraqi medical and nursing staff working in cancer treatment centers and hospitals, as well as supporting Iraqi research centers with advanced equipment and devices, and the possibility of accrediting specialized training centers in Iraq in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
The Minister of Education reviewed the scope of the achieved response to the sustainable development goals supervised by the United Nations, especially with regard to the partnership axis in the educational and health fields and addressing environmental problems.
Department of Relations and Information
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
March 29, 2023
