Radiation Protection Authority-Zambia

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 — 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿'𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

Compliance asks: "Did we meet the requirement?"
Culture asks: "Would we still do it if no one was watching?"

As Zambia's regulatory framework matures, the next frontier is no longer simply meeting minimum standards — it is embedding radiation safety into the daily habits, decisions, and values of every facility, every worker, and every leader in our sector.

The 8th Annual Radiation Safety Conference will convene regulators, licensees, and partners under the theme "𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲."

📅 14–17 July 2026
📍 David Livingstone Safari Lodge, Livingstone, Zambia

More details to follow.

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📢 REMINDER | Call for Abstracts – 8th RPO Conference

The Radiation Protection Authority is still receiving abstracts for the 8th Radiation Protection Officers Conference, to be held in Livingstone, 14th – 17th July 2026.

🎯 Theme: Sustaining Excellence in Radiation Safety – From Compliance to Culture

We invite professionals, researchers, regulators, medical physicists, radiation protection officers, clinicians, radiologists, and healthcare administrators to submit.

📅 Submission Deadline: 30th May 2026

Don't miss this opportunity to share your work with the radiation safety community! See the flyer for full submission guidelines.
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The Radiation Protection Authority convened a high-level engagement meeting with Provincial Health Directors from 21st to 23rd April 2026 to discuss compliance of government health facilities with the Ionising Radiation Protection Act No. 16 of 2005. During the meeting, the Director of Nuclear and Radiation Safety, Ms. Melody M. Nsofwa, welcomed the participants.

She noted, however, that regulation alone is not enough. True radiation safety in healthcare happens when the regulator and health service providers work hand in hand through such high-level engagement meetings—when policies meet practice, and when national standards are implemented at every provincial level.

The Executive Director, Dr. Boster Dearson Siwila, noted that the Ionising Radiation Protection Act is not a barrier to progress; rather, it is the safeguard that allows progress to happen without harm.

The meeting was officially opened by the Board Chairperson of the Radiation Protection Authority, Mr. Msafiri Sinkala, who noted that while ionising radiation remains indispensable in modern medicine, its safe application depends entirely on disciplined adherence to regulatory standards. Where compliance is weak, risk is transferred directly to patients, staff, and the wider community. This meeting, therefore, is not simply a review of findings. It is a strategic engagement aimed at:strengthening accountability at provincial and facility levels,identifying root causes of persistent non-compliance,agreeing on practical, time-bound corrective actions, andreinforcing a culture of safety driven from leadership.

The Muchinga Province Provincial Health Director, Dr. David Silweya, thanked the Radiation Protection Authority on behalf of all the Provincial Health Directors for engaging the provinces on matters related to compliance in health facilities using radiation sources. He further informed the meeting that the provincial offices are committed to working with the Authority to ensure compliance with the Ionising Radiation Act No. 16 of 2005.

Zambia will join the rest of the international Community in commemorating the world Day for Safety and health at work which shall fall on 28th April, 2026 under the theme; “Good Psychosocial Working Environments: A Pathway to Thriving Workers and Strong Organizations,”. This important theme highlights the critical link between worker wellbeing, safety culture, and organizational performance.
As part of the commemoration, the Radiation Protection Authority participated in exhibitions held today in Kitwe at Garden Court Hotel alongside other organisations dedicated to occupational Safety and Health.
The exhibition provided an interactive platform for RPA to showcase its critical role in safeguarding workers, the public, and the environment from radiation risks. Visitors had the opportunity to engage with our experts, explore radiation monitoring technologies, and gained insights into regulatory frameworks, occupational exposure control, and environmental protection practices.
The event also brought together key stakeholders including government, industry, and international organizations, demonstrating a shared commitment to promoting safer and healthier and more resilient workplaces across Zambia.

The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) will be hosting the 8th Annual Radiation Safety Conference from 14th to 17th JULY 2026 for medical facilities in Livingstone. The purpose of this conference is to sustain excellence in radiation safety, from compliance to culture. This means reinforcing the importance of maintaining high standards in radiation safety.
To register, follow the link below: https://rpa.gov.zm/upcoming-events/rpoc2026/

Registration is ongoing for another edition of the Radiation Protection Officers-Medical Facilities Conference. Date: 14th-17th July, 2026 Venue: Livingstone. To register, follow the link below:
https://rpa.gov.zm/upcoming-events/rpoc2026/