title: Survey of the WHO-REMPAN network's capability for strengthening preparedness for radiological and nuclear emergencies.
abstract: This paper investigates the capacity of the World Health Organization (WHO)-REMPAN network in responding to radiological incidents and nuclear emergencies. A survey developed by the WHO Secretariat and Nagasaki University was sent to all 40 WHO-REMPAN collaborating centres and liaison institutes in order to verify the current situation of the network, identify needs and collect suggestions for future improvements. Most of the responding institutions said they were satisfied with the current status of the network. However, several responses to the survey indicate that better internal communication is needed, as well as a position document to specify the roles, rights and responsibilities of the network members.
authors.affiliation: Takashi Nagai Memorial International Hibakusha Medical Centre,  Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki,  Japan.
authors.forename: Atsushi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kumagai
authors.forename: Zhanat
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Carr
authors.forename: Ohtsuru
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Akira
authors.forename: Derek
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Christie
authors.forename: Shunichi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yamashita
mesh_terms: D004189:Disaster Planning; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D018788:Radioactive Hazard Release; D011871:Radiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014495:Universities; D014944:World Health Organization