Development of stockpiles for radiation emergencies

Report of the Radio-Nuclear Working Group

Overview

The exposure of an unwitting population to radioactive material in an uncontrolled manner, whether intentionally or by accident, is an ever-increasing possibility in the current world situation. It is thus vital that the WHO maintain the resources and wherewithal to respond to and assist Member States in such events.

WHO Team
Radiation and health (RAD)
Editors
Dr María del Rosario Pérez, Dr Zhanat Carr
Number of pages
42