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Roles and response plans of key agencies.

Agency	Role in radiological accidents	Response plan
Ghana Nuclear Power Program Organization (GNPPO)	The unit will coordinate with agencies for nuclear emergencies.	Coordinates national response efforts and ensures communication between agencies.
Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA)	To ensure nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.	Monitors radiation levels, implements safety protocols and supervises risk mitigation efforts.
Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG)	The operator and owner of nuclear facilities are to implement safety protocols and emergency measures.	Implement emergency shut-down procedures where possible.
National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO)	In charge of coordinating disaster response and relief efforts, overseeing preparedness and strategies to reduce the impact of disasters.	Collaborate with GAEC, NRA, the Ministry of Health, and the Ghana Police Service and cover communication, medical support, decontamination, and recovery.

Agency	Role in radiological accidents	Response plan
Ghana Nuclear Power Program Organization (GNPPO)	The unit will coordinate with agencies for nuclear emergencies.	Coordinates national response efforts and ensures communication between agencies.
Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA)	To ensure nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.	Monitors radiation levels, implements safety protocols and supervises risk mitigation efforts.
Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG)	The operator and owner of nuclear facilities are to implement safety protocols and emergency measures.	Implement emergency shut-down procedures where possible.
National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO)	In charge of coordinating disaster response and relief efforts, overseeing preparedness and strategies to reduce the impact of disasters.	Collaborate with GAEC, NRA, the Ministry of Health, and the Ghana Police Service and cover communication, medical support, decontamination, and recovery.

Table 9

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Roles and response plans of key agencies.

Agency	Role in radiological accidents	Response plan
Ghana Nuclear Power Program Organization (GNPPO)	The unit will coordinate with agencies for nuclear emergencies.	Coordinates national response efforts and ensures communication between agencies.
Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA)	To ensure nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.	Monitors radiation levels, implements safety protocols and supervises risk mitigation efforts.
Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG)	The operator and owner of nuclear facilities are to implement safety protocols and emergency measures.	Implement emergency shut-down procedures where possible.
National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO)	In charge of coordinating disaster response and relief efforts, overseeing preparedness and strategies to reduce the impact of disasters.	Collaborate with GAEC, NRA, the Ministry of Health, and the Ghana Police Service and cover communication, medical support, decontamination, and recovery.

Agency	Role in radiological accidents	Response plan
Ghana Nuclear Power Program Organization (GNPPO)	The unit will coordinate with agencies for nuclear emergencies.	Coordinates national response efforts and ensures communication between agencies.
Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA)	To ensure nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.	Monitors radiation levels, implements safety protocols and supervises risk mitigation efforts.
Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG)	The operator and owner of nuclear facilities are to implement safety protocols and emergency measures.	Implement emergency shut-down procedures where possible.
National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO)	In charge of coordinating disaster response and relief efforts, overseeing preparedness and strategies to reduce the impact of disasters.	Collaborate with GAEC, NRA, the Ministry of Health, and the Ghana Police Service and cover communication, medical support, decontamination, and recovery.