Caribbean workshop expands nuclear medicine capacity to fight cancer

The Bahamas hosted the first ASCENT Regional Workshop (Nov 4-6, 2026) to strengthen nuclear medicine capabilities across the Caribbean, focusing on operations and maintenance of diagnostic radiation equipment. The initiative aims to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment in the region, where such services are often limited. This marks a notable regional health infrastructure development, though specific outcomes and funding details remain unclear.

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