DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 22 -- TANZANIA has unveiled plans to increase the number of hospitals using nuclear technology from three to between six and nine as the country expands its application in healthcare, agriculture and preparations for nuclear power generation.

Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) Director-General and Women in Nuclear Tanzania President Professor Najat Mohamed said the expansion will strengthen the use of nuclear science in improving healthcare services.

Speaking during the Russia-Africa Womens Forum in Dar es Salaam on Thursday, she said Tanzania has also made progress in agriculture, where nuclear technology is being used to develop improved crop varieties, including rice varieties recognised internationally.

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