improving health, and building stronger communities. Whether through cancer screening, nutrition studies, or expert training, we’re helping individuals and families live healthier lives. These milestones reflect the difference we’re making every day, across Ghana and beyond.
- Development-Oriented Research
RPI produces an average of 7 peer-reviewed publications, 7 technical reports, and 5 conference presentations annually, contributing to global knowledge in radiation protection, environmental safety, and nuclear science.
Partner with us on collaborative research or access our publications to inform policy and practice.
- Trade and Food Safety
An average of 700 samples is analysed annually for radioactive contamination, supporting safe international trade and food safety for both imports and exports.
Submit samples for testing or consult us on food safety compliance for global markets.
- Digital Integration and Administrative Efficiency
The successful implementation of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) has streamlined commercial operations, offering a one-stop platform for clients and customs-related service providers.
Explore our digital services to simplify your regulatory and commercial interactions
- Revenue Generation and Institutional Growth
Revenue from NORM assessments and food contamination tests contributes significantly to the Institute’s Internally Generated Funds (IGF), supporting sustainability and innovation.
Support our services to help sustain national safety infrastructure and scientific advancement.
- Quality Assurance and Laboratory Standards
The ISO 17025 Quality Management System is being implemented in the Radon Laboratory, reinforcing our commitment to internationally recognised testing and calibration standards.
Engage our certified laboratory services for reliable, standards-compliant results.
- Radioactive Waste Management and Infrastructure
- Expanded and upgraded the Centralised Radioactive Waste Management Facility with support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration.
- Safeguarded Ghana by retrieving and managing disused sealed radioactive sources (DSRS) and orphan sources in collaboration with the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA).
- Minimised waste through characterisation, dismantling, conditioning, and temporary storage of Category 3–5 DSRS.
Partner with us on waste management solutions or support infrastructure development for national safety.
- Regional Service Delivery
RPI provides analytical services to countries across the sub-region, demonstrating both technical competence and quality output in environmental and radiological assessments.
Collaborate with us to strengthen regional safety and scientific capacity.
- Borehole Disposal System Licensing
Completed and submitted a site licence application to the NRA for the Borehole Disposal System. The Integrated Safety Assessment Review Report was received in December 2024, and recommendations are under review.
Follow our progress or consult on safe disposal strategies for sealed radioactive sources.
- Radiation Monitoring and Worker Safety
- Monitors an average of 1,100 mobile base station cell sites annually.
- Oversees 1,400 medical and 172 industrial radiation workers to ensure occupational safety.
Request monitoring services or join our occupational safety programmes.
- Education, Training, and Mentorship
- Supervises graduate students from the School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences (SNAS), contributing to national human capital and capacity building.
- Conducts community education campaigns on non-ionising radiation from mobile base stations.
- Calibrates 120 radiation protection instruments annually.
- Has consistently delivered the National Radiographers Training Course for over 10 years.
Enrol in our training programmes or collaborate on public education initiatives.