Published December 2016
| Version v1
Journal article
Nuclear security of Cuba's medical facilities
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.pdfAdditional details
Additional titles
- Original title (French)
- La sécurité nucléaire dans les installations médicales cubaines
Identifiers
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