Published December 2016 | Version v1
Journal article

Nuclear security of Cuba's medical facilities

  • 1. International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)

Description

Cuba is a leading hub for medical research and cancer treatment in Latin America and the Caribbean. Physical protection is installed at radiotherapy facilities to detect entry of and delay access to an intruder. This minimizes the likelihood of unauthorized access and maximizes nuclear security.

Availability note (English)

Also available on-line: https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/publications/magazines/bulletin/bull57-4/5742021_fr.pdf

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (French)
La sécurité nucléaire dans les installations médicales cubaines

Publishing Information

Journal Title
IAEA Bulletin (Online)
Journal Volume
57
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 20-21
ISSN
1564-2690

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
48065761
Subject category
S98: NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION;
Descriptors DEI
CUBA; HOSPITALS; NEOPLASMS; PHYSICAL PROTECTION; RADIOTHERAPY; SECURITY
Descriptors DEC
BUILDINGS; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; DISEASES; GREATER ANTILLES; ISLANDS; LATIN AMERICA; MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENTS; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; RADIOLOGY; THERAPY; WEST INDIES