# The Politics of a Scan: Making Imaging a Global Priority

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Podcast: [Paul Talks Science](https://stenobird.com/podcast/paul-talks-science-7078474)
Published: 2025-06-02T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Paul Talks Science , I spoke with Prof. Hedvig Hricak, lead commissioner of The Lancet Oncology Commission on Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, to discuss a historic win for global health: the newly adopted resolution at the 78th World Health Assembly that prioritizes access to medical imaging across low- and middle-income countries. We talk about how this resolution came to be, what it means for cancer and non-communicable disease care, and how innovations in artificial intelligence and affordable imaging technologies are reshaping the landscape. Prof. Hricak also reflects on the power of collaboration between professional societies, governments, and global health institutions — and why political will is finally catching up to medical reality. This conversation builds on my reporting for The Lancet Oncology . You can read the full article here: 📖 Cancer took centre stage at the World Health Assembly Whether you're a policymaker, health professional, or global health advocate, this episode offers insight into how imaging access could shift the future of care — and why this resolution may be the start of something transformational.

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