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RADIATION EMERGENCY MEDICAL PREPAREDNESS AND ASSISTANCE NETWORK (REMPAN) NEWSLETTER SUMMARY

Introduction and Editorial Overview
The December 2015 REMPAN e-Newsletter highlights key developments in radiation emergency preparedness and response. The editorial notes the successful year for REMPAN, appreciating milestones and planning for 2016. WHO led significant health emergencies in 2015 and spearheaded reforms, establishing a unified program for health emergencies with enhanced national capacities. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) were launched, emphasizing health and preparedness, with REMPAN playing a critical role.

Key News from REMPAN Secretariat
WHO strengthened alliances for emergency response, focusing on radiation incident preparedness. This includes the 4th WHO BioDoseNet coordination meeting, which emphasized the need for international cooperation and updated medical guidelines based on lessons learned. WHO co-organized an International Conference on Global Emergency Preparedness, reinforcing public health responses and educational initiatives for risk reduction. Additionally, the first School of Radiation Emergency Management in Latin America opened, funded by the European Commission and implemented via IAEA.

Updates from Network Members
Network members reported readiness assessments: Dutch hospitals largely met IAEA standards for radiological incidents, with plans to address gaps through referral hospitals and specialized training. Vietnam launched a new biodosimetry laboratory, enhancing capabilities for radiation dose estimation through IAEA support. Belarus participated in the CO-CHER project for Chernobyl research, aiming to improve emergency response strategies, with future exercises planned to test crisis management.

Scientific Events and Training
Several international seminars and workshops occurred: A South Korean seminar shared Fukushima response experiences, while a US workshop explored biodosimetry advances and translational challenges. Brazil hosted a first school for emergency management, and Switzerland conducted an NPP exercise testing emergency coordination and public communication.

New Publications and Resources
New publications include a guide on stem cell biology for radiation protection, an updated WHO guideline on potassium iodide administration based on evidence, and the "Preparedness and Response for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency" standards. Training materials were released, such as IAEA-backed courses on medical physics and biodosimetry, and the WHO REMM website was redesigned for better access to clinical tools and guidance.

Obituaries
Dr. Merriline Satyamitra was appointed to lead NIAID's radiation biodosimetry research. Professors William Morgan and Christoph Reiners passed away; they were influential figures in radiation protection science, with contributions to medical research and long-term follow-up for radiation-exposed populations.

Upcoming Events
Key events for 2016 include a PREPARE dissemination workshop, the International Conference on Radiation Medicine in Vienna, and various regional and international conferences on radiation protection and emergency management. Training courses and exercises are scheduled to enhance preparedness further.