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REMPAN eNewsletter Issue 24 Summary (WHO, December 31, 2021)

This summary highlights key updates from the REMPAN (Radiation Emergency Medical Preparedness and Assistance Network) eNewsletter Issue 24, released on December 31, 2021, covering January 2022.

REMPAN and Network Activities

• REMPAN is updating its 2007 stockpile report and developing a technical report on contaminated wound management.
• Collaborated on a special journal issue in Environmental Advances, focusing on the 16th Coordination Meeting.
• Emphasized integration of mental health support (MHPSS) into emergency responses, led by WHO resolutions and conferences.
• Internal contamination monitoring and liaison established with EURADOS WG-7 for technical reports.

WHO Contributions and Global Efforts

• Supported events like the IAEA EPR-2021 conference and Fukushima nuclear safety conference.
• Participated in the Convex-3 nuclear exercise and IACRNE.
• Coordinated re-designations of WHO Collaborating Centres, with five centres updated mid-2021.
• Promoted health emergency and disaster risk management through WHO E2P and Health EDRM platforms.

Notable Events and Research

• Commemorated 10th anniversary of Fukushima with workshops and webinars on mental health and radiation effects.
• Conducted the Fort Thunder exercise for nuclear terrorism response collaboration.
• European Radiation Protection Week and EURAMED Award highlighted medical and collaborative advancements.
• Plenary sessions and symposia focused on biodosimetry, radiation medicine, and medical countermeasures.

Publications and Scientific Updates

• New WHO Guide on Research Methods for Health EDRM published.
• Network member publications include articles on chronic radiation exposure, biodosimetry techniques, and medical responses.
• REAC/TS released tools and guidance for radiation emergencies, including a manuscript on americium chelation.

Network Member Highlights

• Japan's QST launched a new facility for advanced radiation dosimetry and expanded emergency capabilities.
• Swiss Federal Office of Public Health and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shared biodosimetry advancements and training.
• Collaborations and workshops on radiation clinical management increased international expert engagement.

Upcoming Events and People Changes

• REMPAN planned events include symposia on sex differences in radiation research and multi-organ injury.
• Appointments: Dr. Jong-Hoon Park as KIRAMS President; Dr. Nina Mosimann as new REMPAN focal point.
• Retirements: Dr. Bob Whitcomb (CDC) and Dr. Alicja Jaworska (NRPA) marked end of distinguished careers.
• Obituaries noted Prof. Volodymyr Bebeshko and Ms. Lesley Prosser, highlighting contributions to radiation emergencies.

Closing Remarks and Recognition

• Acknowledged global efforts in preparedness and the importance of networks like REMPAN.
• Encouraged participation in training and exercises for enhanced radiation emergency response amid future threats.