Under recently-promulgated Prime Ministerial Decision No.2736/QD-TTg, a plan to implement the master plan on nuclear energy development by 2030, with a vision toward 2050, has been approved, according to a report from the Government News.
The new plan sets out a detailed roadmap to expand the development and application of nuclear energy through 2030, with a long-term vision to 2050, as part of a Government push to harness radiation and radioisotopes safely and effectively across key sectors.
Through 2030, key tasks focus on developing and applying radiation and radioisotopes in health care, natural resources and the environment, agriculture and industry, alongside strengthening nuclear science and technology capacity, human resources, and nuclear safety and security.
Regarding the healthcare sector, the plan targets to upgrade and expand networks of radiotherapy, nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging facilities.
Specific tasks include investing in and establishing oncology and nuclear medicine departments in provinces and centrally-run cities. Private healthcare facilities are encouraged to invest in modern radiation-based equipment.
The plan also aims to improve facilities, workforce quality and operational efficiency of institutions involved in research, application and training in nuclear energy.
Priorities include studying the establishment of a national institute or center for radiation medicine; investing in leading oncology and nuclear medicine units.
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