Empowerment of Women in Nuclear Technology at KCMC
Latest Tanzania civil society news · Empowerment of Women in Nuclear Technology at KCMC explained · updated Aug 17, 2026 · breaking news · latest updates · explained
TLDR
- The Women in Nuclear Tanzania (WiNTz) visited KCMC Hospital to engage with women working in the Radiotherapy Department.
- The visit aimed to empower women in nuclear science and technology by providing opportunities for short and long-term education and training both locally and internationally.
- WiNTz is led by Prof. Najat Kassim Mohammed, who is also the Director General of the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC).
- The organization focuses on encouraging girls to pursue science education and raising community awareness about the importance of early cancer screening.
- During the visit, TAEC's Radiation Sources Inspector, Ms. Lucy Lway, emphasized the importance of supporting cancer patients undergoing long treatment periods.