Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami emphasized that the Islamic Republic is one of the leading countries in the world in producing radiopharmaceuticals, announcing increase of development capacity in this sector.

Eslami made the remarks in southeastern province of Kerman on Friday and stated that the country, despite sanctions, managed to produce high-quality radiopharmaceutical kits which were provided available to 205 medical centers across the nationwide.

“The development of the nuclear technology was put atop agenda of the Organization,” he said, as quoted by Mehr news agency.

The Iranian top nuclear official added that the AEOI planned a comprehensive program for the development of nuclear technology given the approved strategic document and 20-year Outlook Plan.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Eslami pointed to the salient measures taken by his organization, reiterating that the AEOI managed to increase the development capacity of radiopharmaceuticals which is effective for the treatment of patients suffering from cancer.

Source: Iranian media