Comprehensive_Institutional_Administrative_Report_PAMRT_2026

PALESTINIAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL RADIATION TECHNOLOGISTS

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COMPREHENSIVE INSTITUTIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Achievements, Institutional Transformation, and Professional Development

Electoral Term 2023 – 2026

Prepared by: Council of the Palestinian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
Date of Issue: 2026 AD | Palestine

 

Acknowledgments and Appreciation

The Council of the Palestinian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists extends its deepest thanks and appreciation to the General Assembly of the Association and to all medical imaging specialists across the nation, in recognition of their continuous trust and support for union and institutional work.

The Council also expresses its sincere gratitude and appreciation to all national and international entities and institutions that contributed to this journey of success and development:

·       Palestinian Ministry of Labor

·       Radiology Unit – Palestinian Ministry of Health

·       General Personnel Council

·       State Audit Administrative and Financial Control Bureau

·       Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

·       Various Palestinian Universities

·       Health Institutions in both Government and Private Sectors

·       Arab and International Federations and Organizations

·       Scientific and Academic Committees, and all male and female colleagues who contributed to the success of the current term.

 

Table of Contents

Contents

Acknowledgments and Appreciation. 2

Table of Contents. 3

President's Address. 5

Report Introduction. 6

1. General Introduction & Strategic Direction. 8

1.1 Vision, Mission, and Strategic Objectives. 8

2. Organizational Structure and Governance Mandates. 9

2.1 Table 1. The Executive Council 9

2.2 Table 2. Administrative Structure of the General Conference and Sub-committees. 10

2.3 Table 3. Academic Advisory Council of the Association. 11

2.4 Table 4. Control Committees and Disciplinary Council 12

3. Statutory Mandates & Legal Powers (According to Bylaws) 13

3.1 Mandates of the General Conference. 13

3.2 Powers of the Executive Council (Article 29) 13

3.3 Powers of Executive Officers. 14

Powers of the President (Article 32) 14

Powers of the Secretary (Article 33) 14

Powers of the Treasurer (Article 34) 15

3.4 Disciplinary Council and Judiciary Framework (Articles 41, 42, 43) 15

3.5 Mandates of Specialized Standing Committees. 15

The Scientific Committee. 15

The Internal Audit Unit 16

The Public Relations and Media Committee. 16

The Social Committee. 16

4. Operational Governance, Meetings, and Core Activities. 17

4.1 Strategic, Legislative, and Legal Achievements. 17

4.2 Professional and Technical Development Outcomes. 18

4.3 Digital and Financial Transformation Architecture. 19

5. Comprehensive Financial Performance Analysis (2023 – 2026) 20

6. Academic Council, Continuing Education, and Regional Operations. 21

6.1 The Association Membership Examination System.. 21

6.2 Continuing Professional Development (80+ Free Scientific Workshops) 21

6.3 Complaints, Grievances, and Disciplinary Tribunal Metrics. 22

Table 5: Statistical Breakdown of Formal Complaints (08/2023 – 08/2026) 23

Table 6: Executive Council Decisions & Sanctions Summary. 23

7. Regional Branch Operations & Sub-committee Metrics. 24

7.1 Northern Branch Operations. 24

7.2 Southern Branch Operations. 24

7.3 Central Branch Operations. 24

7.4 Shared Regional Challenges and Obstacles. 24

7.5 Sub-committee Session Logs. 24

Table 7: Central Branch Session Log Summary (3 Major Sessions) 25

Table 8: Southern Branch Session Log Summary (6 Major Sessions) 26

Table 9: Northern Branch Session Log Summary (5 Major Sessions) 27

8. Comprehensive Statistical Indicators (Electoral Term 2023 – 2026) 28

Table 10: Demographic, Sectoral, and Educational Distribution Metrics. 28

Table 11: Geographical Distribution of the General Assembly. 29

9. International Relations & Strategic Global Partnerships. 30

10. Institutional Challenges & Strategic Recommendations. 30

10.1 Most Prominent Identified Challenges & Obstacles. 30

10.2 Strategic Recommendations for the Successor Council 31

11. Executive Summary & Conclusion. 32

 

 

President's Address

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Dear colleagues,

The Council of the Palestinian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists is pleased to present to you the Comprehensive Institutional Administrative Report for the electoral term 2023 – 2026. This report documents a pivotal milestone in union and institutional work, which witnessed qualitative transformations on administrative, professional, academic, and legal levels.

Since day one, the Council has worked to solidify the principles of governance and transparency and to enhance the national and professional role of the Association, based on the provisions of the Association's Bylaws and its mission to protect the profession, defend the rights of its members, and develop scientific and professional competence. During this term, the Association succeeded in achieving unprecedented strategic accomplishments, including securing the professional title, regulating the practice of the medical ultrasound specialization, issuing licensing instructions for radiology centers, launching digital transformation, developing continuing education, and strengthening international relations, in addition to cumulatively and systematically elevating the level of financial and administrative governance in an exceptional, participatory manner.

And Allah is the arbiter of success,

Mr. Mohammed Abdalghani
President of the Palestinian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report Introduction

In continuation of the path of development and construction, this Council committed to advancing along the path of struggle to bring this ship to safety, sailing through an ocean of challenges on all fronts. The priority was to put the resolutions of the General Assembly into effect. Therefore, from day one, the Council began working on establishing the necessary foundations to ensure the fulfillment of the objectives for which the Association was founded—chief among them being defending the rights of its members to the fullest extent. In this context, the Council is dedicated to realizing the Association's vision, which has now become closer than ever. The Council succeeded in achieving vital milestones, concluding the preparation and implementation of administrative governance for the Palestinian Association of Medical Imaging Specialists and Technologists, along with its associated administrative and financial systems.

The Council never hesitated for a single moment to defend the dignity of medical imaging specialists and the independence of the medical imaging profession, while simultaneously upholding the principle of the rule of law and defending public liberties. Through many turning points, the Association maintained a steadfast stance against attempts to undermine this profession by various parties, demonstrating our absolute alignment with the rights of the General Assembly and our rejection of policies aimed at enacting laws that serve specific professions at the expense of our members' rights, insisting on a return to legitimate frameworks. One of the most important factors in the success of the Council and its orientations during all phases of demand-driven struggle was the solidarity of the General Assembly and its support for us at every critical and decisive milestone. The task is difficult and the path is long, and the Association of Medical Imaging Specialists and Technologists remains in dire need of many systems and regulations capable of elevating the medical imaging profession and reinforcing the Association's pioneering role across all national and professional levels.

Honorable Female and Male Colleagues,

The  Executive Council places before you a detailed report on the actions and duties accomplished throughout the past period of this electoral term, through which we attempted to address as many needs and concerns of the General Assembly as possible. During this period, the Council managed to achieve several milestones within the framework of defending the rights of medical imaging specialists, and in its relentless pursuit to raise the standards of the medical imaging profession and reinforce the Association's role in serving medical imaging specialists. The Executive Council submitted a package of amendments to several regulations, which come as part of completing the institutional and organizational structure of the Association of Medical Imaging Specialists and Technologists, which had been hindered previously due to various circumstances.

Please accept our highest respect,

Mohammed Abdalghani

President
Executive Council

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. General Introduction & Strategic Direction

The Palestinian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists is the professional and union institution that represents medical imaging specialists in Palestine. It works to regulate the profession, defend the rights of its workers, elevate scientific and professional standards, and enhance the quality of health services provided to the Palestinian citizen.

During the electoral term 2023 – 2026, the Executive Council relied on the provisions of the Association's Bylaws, particularly articles concerning the powers of the Executive Council, organizing administrative and financial work, developing the profession, continuing education, and protecting members' rights.

1.1 Vision, Mission, and Strategic Objectives

Vision: Professional and scientific leadership in medical imaging sciences, and elevating the status of medical imaging specialists on both national and international levels.

Mission: Regulating the medical imaging profession, defending the rights of affiliates, developing professional and scientific competence, and enhancing the quality of health and educational services in harmony with Palestinian laws and international standards.

Main Strategic Objectives:

·        Protecting the rights of medical imaging specialists, supporting their dignity and the independence of their profession.

·        Developing continuing and specialized education systems.

·        Enhancing comprehensive administrative and financial governance, and establishing the rule of law.

 

2. Organizational Structure and Governance Mandates

2.1 Table 1. The Executive Council

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.2 Table 2. Administrative Structure of the General Conference and Sub-committees

 

2.3 Table 3. Academic Advisory Council of the Association

 

2.4 Table 4. Control Committees and Disciplinary Council

Note: The Central Disciplinary Council and the Internal Audit Unit report directly to the Executive Council.

 

3. Statutory Mandates & Legal Powers (According to Bylaws)

The mandates and duties detailed below are anchored firmly in the Association's Bylaws, ratified where unstated by the General Conference and the  Executive Council. The Council preserves the operational right to adjust baseline clauses not explicitly governed by bylaws to serve the public interest.

3.1 Mandates of the General Conference

·       Executing operational duties assigned directly by the Branch Administrative Committee.

·       Ratifying the comprehensive annual Administrative Report of the Association.

·       Ratifying the finalized annual Financial Report and associated audits.

·       Engaging actively within any functional committees or strategic tasks mandated by the Council.

·       Delivering the policy decisions and recommendations of the central  Executive Council down to sub-committees via Branch Chairmen.

3.2 Powers of the Executive Council (Article 29)

The regulatory powers of the Council encompass everything related to managing the comprehensive affairs of the Association, explicitly:

·       Preparing the formal annual report of all Association activities.

·       Organizing, scheduling, and executing general meetings.

·       Preparing the draft estimated budget for the upcoming fiscal period for General Conference presentation.

·       Preparing final accounts, reviewing external auditor metrics, and presenting them for ratification.

·       Reviewing and evaluating applications for structural affiliation to sub-committees.

·       Appointing core employees, overseeing administrative discipline, dismissals, or terminations.

·       Maintaining the professional traditions, honor, and dignity of the field and its affiliates.

·       Managing all assets, collecting due union fees, and controlling structural expenditures.

·       Intervening systematically among members to resolve standard professional practice disputes.

·       Establishing a binding professional rights and duties system following General Assembly approval.

·       Developing dynamic internal regulations to execute systemic organizational goals.

3.3 Powers of Executive Officers

Powers of the President (Article 32)

·       Presiding formally over the  Executive Council and its operational assemblies.

·       Representing the Association before all local, regional, and foreign entities in cooperative governance.

·       Supervising all foundational activities of the Association and its branch sub-committees.

·       Calling and convening formal sessions across all systemic bodies of the organization.

·       Inviting the General Assembly to formal regular or extraordinary meetings.

·       Providing final executive approval on memberships once scientific, financial, and administrative clearances are met.

The President additionally chairs the External Relations Committee, tasked with:

·       Developing architectural blueprints for external communications with international radiological bodies.

·       Following global professional developments, organizing exchange lectures, and drafting bilateral agreements.

·       Establishing relationships with foreign professional unions to swap domain expertise.

·       Preparing specialized development studies regarding international networks for Board evaluation.

Powers of the Secretary (Article 33)

·       Maintaining the primary records, registers, and operational rolls of the Association.

·       Handling and archiving official correspondence systematically.

·       Recording official minutes for all sessions of the General Assembly and the  Executive Council.

·       Performing the structural duties of the Treasurer during absences, explicitly excluding check-signing authority.

·       Issuing timely notifications regarding correspondence and session dates across all bodies.

Powers of the Treasurer (Article 34)

·       Submitting regular monthly financial statements to the  Executive Council.

·       Receiving and processing inflows, verifying the official seal and signature, and executing bank deposits.

·       Implementing the authorized financial decisions of the central  Executive Council.

·       Retaining and safeguarding all financial ledgers, books, and receipts at headquarters.

·       Enforcing the absolute restriction against spending or disposing of funds without Council ratification.

·       Approving structural membership applications upon complete validation of financial prerequisites.

3.4 Disciplinary Council and Judiciary Framework (Articles 41, 42, 43)

The Disciplinary Council comprises the President and two distinct members elected via the General Conference. Any affiliate violating professional duties, compromising sectoral honor, or behaving in a manner degrading the status of the Association faces formal proceedings.

·       The panel examines cases directly referred by the Council regarding any administrative behavior or code violation.

·       The Council possesses the mandate to initiate reviews if a violation becomes known, even in the absence of an outside complaint.

·       Reviews are triggered upon a written self-request by an specialist seeking vindication against a false accusation.

·       Automatic reviews occur if an affiliate is sentenced to imprisonment affecting their honor or core competence.

·       Disciplinary decisions carry legal validity only upon a clear two-thirds majority approval of the  Executive Council.

3.5 Mandates of Specialized Standing Committees

The Scientific Committee

·        Developing blueprints for technical workshops and central conferences for Council approval.

·        Exchanging pedagogical and domain expertise with international Arab and global institutions.

·        Developing, monitoring, and supervising continuous professional development (CPD) frameworks.

·        Establishing examination rubrics, blueprints, and question formats in tandem with universities.

·        Evaluating foreign academic and clinical credentials to authorize licensure examination entry.

·        Directing branch sub-scientific committees to run local educational meetings and audit exams.

·        Approving membership renewal requests based strictly on documented continuing education units.

The Internal Audit Unit

Operating with a direct reporting line to the President, the Unit ensures baseline compliance with Bylaws and blocks administrative or financial deviations. It holds full authority to request data across all levels to achieve:

·       Financial Audit: Ensuring total accuracy, structural integrity, and reliability of accounting reports.

·       Compliance: Guaranteeing absolute alignment with state laws, regulatory frameworks, and bylaws.

·       Operations: Driving structural efficiency and eliminating errors, fraud, or administrative leakage.

·       Risk Management: Spotting and neutralizing systemic risks threatening institutional stability.

·       Asset Protection: Defending physical and liquid capital from theft, waste, or unauthorized misuse.

·       Performance: Monitoring execution metrics across the Council and Conference against strategic targets.

The Public Relations and Media Committee

·       Supervising and editing the official monthly newsletter of the Association.

·       Disseminating core concepts of legal professional practice across mass media outlets.

·       Drafting and tuning the structural media and communication policy of the organization.

·       Developing public awareness campaigns regarding radiation safety and specialist contributions.

The Social Committee

·       Structuring systematic institutional visit frameworks for colleagues across the country.

·       Maintaining an active monitoring system of the social and personal milestones of the General Assembly.

·       Representing the association officially on external civic and social occasions.

·       Managing and updating the dedicated social portal on the official website.

 

4. Operational Governance, Meetings, and Core Activities

The elected Council officially assumed its statutory duties on 05/08/2023 under Ministry of Labor supervision, immediately deploying robust mechanisms to ensure operational governance:

·        Executive Council Sessions: 30 official regular meetings were executed, marking the highest operational consistency index in the historical registry of the Association.

·       Periodic General Conference Sessions: 4 comprehensive national sessions were convened to debate administrative reports, pass budgets, and issue critical mandates regarding real estate optimization (e.g., authorizing the strategic sale of Hebron assets and upgrading Ramallah and Nablus headquarters).

·       Branch Operations: Regional boards executed over 14 localized meetings to track affiliate needs, enforce financial compliance, and manage regional debt collection.

4.1 Strategic, Legislative, and Legal Achievements

1. Licensing Instructions for Radiology and Medical Imaging Centers No. (3) of 2024: The Council directly co-drafted and passed these instructions with the Ministry of Health, establishing strict boundaries for the radiation environment and penalizing unlicensed operators.

 

 2. Regulating the Practice of the Medical Ultrasound Specialization (03/12/2024): Legally secured ultrasound practice rights exclusively for qualified medical imaging specialists, blocking professional encroachments from competing disciplines.

3. The Professional Title 'Medical Imaging Specialist': Secured a historic legal victory affirming the exclusive professional title through definitive judicial precedents from the Administrative Court (Case No. 161\2024) and the Supreme Administrative Court (Case No. 3\3\2026).

 

4. National Audit Bureau Compliance: Attained an exceptional 92% adherence index matching the formal directives of the State Audit Administrative and Financial Control Bureau, standardizing internal reporting protocols.

 

4.2 Professional and Technical Development Outcomes

·       Raising Clinical Training Fees: Successfully raised student supervisor shift rewards from 4 Dinars to an institutional standard of 25–35 Dinars per shift, coinciding with the launch of the practical training logbook by the Ministry of Health in January 2026. This directly rewarded over 70 clinical trainers nationwide.

·       Qualification Allowances: Successfully adjusted the retroactive monthly qualification allowance upward to 300 Shekels (previously 200 Shekels), instantly benefiting 50+ Master's degree holders and establishing clear incentives for advanced scientific studies.

·       Administrative Autonomy: Successfully re-established technical and administrative mandates for Radiology Department Heads within primary healthcare networks, integrating them directly into the 2026 Minami strategic framework.

·       Market Stabilization: Forcibly halted unapproved and un-bylawed 'Dental Imaging' and 'Dental Assistant' educational tracks at multiple universities, shielding the professional workforce from systemic dilution. This action preserved the operational stability and income lines of 180+ specialists across 120 specialized centers.

 

4.3 Digital and Financial Transformation Architecture

·       Corporate Audit: Formally contracted Dahbour Accounting & Auditing Company to realign all institutional books with state regulatory standards.

·       FinTech Infrastructure: Deployed secure electronic payment pipelines through Arab Bank, Bank of Palestine, and PalPay, ending antiquated cash loops.

·       Secured Verification: Linked every active membership profile to a unique, encrypted QR Code system, permitting instantaneous security verification and credential validation.

·       Capital Recovery: Concluded the first complete, exhaustive historical financial debt audit of the General Assembly registry since inception to stabilize cash flow reserves.

·       Digital Hub: Re-engineered the public portal into an interactive platform facilitating automated transaction processing and member updates.

 

5. Comprehensive Financial Performance Analysis (2023 – 2026)

The Palestinian Association of Medical Imaging Specialists and Technologists observed unprecedented structural development across its financial framework during the 2023–2026 term. The Council prioritized long-term asset optimization, cash liquidity enhancement, and rigorous internal control alignment.

Through enhanced collections from the membership registry and the deployment of digital billing systems, the Association secured a robust liquid surplus, reflecting positively across net institutional assets. The implementation of specialized accounting software and standard voucher controls has effectively eliminated classical operational errors and minimized systemic administrative risk.

Special emphasis was placed on the long-neglected historical debt portfolio. By publishing clear ledger lookups and providing flexible settlement tracks, the Association re-established financial fairness while collecting vital operational capital. Furthermore, standard asset tracking has preserved the value of physical headquarters across the governorates, preparing the organization for subsequent major real estate capital expansions.

Critically, the independent certified auditor's report returned a completely clean, unmodified financial opinion. The report officially confirms that all financial statements fairly present the institutional fiscal position of the Association in absolute compliance with the professional principles and accounting standards in force in Palestine, free from material misstatement or regulatory violation.

 

6. Academic Council, Continuing Education, and Regional Operations

The Academic Advisory Council was formally activated to bridge the gap between academic curricula and practical labor demands, establishing standardized question banks for the national membership entry examination.

6.1 The Association Membership Examination System

To guarantee that all practicing professionals possess the vital competencies required for safe clinical operations, the Academic Council, in conjunction with the Scientific Committee, operationalized the central Membership Examination. A formal passing threshold of 60% was enacted, alongside a strict calendar scheduling the exam three times per fiscal year.

The published blueprint specifies clear relative weights across key domain fields: radiation physics, advanced radiation protection, clinical patient care, classic radiographic positioning, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound physics, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, and digital image processing metrics. This standardizes the transition from graduate to certified practitioner.

6.2 Continuing Professional Development (80+ Free Scientific Workshops)

·       National Forum (Jenin): Successfully executed the national conference at the Arab American University (AAUP) in Jenin, hosting 500+ registered specialists, academic delegates, and international presenters.

·       Annual Central Conference: Convened the landmark annual assembly on May 21-22, 2026, at the Red Crescent Hotel, Ramallah, drawing over 500 participants. The event featured 12 advanced scientific sessions and debuted a student research bracket featuring four undergraduate lectures from AAUP. Official state representation included Ministry of Labor Undersecretary Dr. Samer Salameh and Revolutionary Council Popular Organizations Representative Mr. Akram Al-Rajoub.

·       International Digital Symposium: Organized an expansive international symposium via digital web-space, pulling together 800+ global participants and delegates from various international societies.

·       Clinical Masterclasses: Conducted specialized mammography imaging mastery tracks in direct partnership with the Red Crescent Society in Ramallah.

·       Global Learning Networks: Rolled out 80 technical workshops powered by CPD Asia, 12 advanced tracks with VCA Canada, and 10 collaborative symposia alongside the EFRS and ISRRT.

·       Strategic Scholarships: Negotiated and signed institutional agreements providing exclusive Master's degree tuition discounts (50% at Al-Quds University; 30% at Arab American University) to encourage advanced scientific specializations.

6.3 Complaints, Grievances, and Disciplinary Tribunal Metrics

The regulatory complaints division and the Disciplinary Council successfully processed and resolved 162 formal grievances filed during the reporting term, categorized systematically to protect labor rights and ethical lines:

·       Peer-to-Peer Disputes (41 cases): 30 were resolved through amicable mediation and archived; 11 were referred to the formal Disciplinary Council; 1 official reprimand and warning was issued.

·       Private Sector Employer Disputes (50 cases): 35 cases reached complete or partial binding labor settlements; 6 were referred to the state judiciary for formal prosecution; 4 were withdrawn by the complainant; 5 were dismissed due to lack of standard jurisdictional connection.

·       Public Directorates & State Institutions (63 cases): 41 administrative bottlenecks were fully resolved; 10 complaints were dismissed upon review due to a lack of merit; 12 remain under active administrative follow-up.

·       Miscellaneous Technical Grievances (8 cases): 100% resolution rate via direct Council intervention.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 5: Statistical Breakdown of Formal Complaints (08/2023 – 08/2026)

Table 6: Executive Council Decisions & Sanctions Summary

 

7. Regional Branch Operations & Sub-committee Metrics

7.1 Northern Branch Operations

Executed field visits to resolve disputes across a private hospital in Jenin, two hospitals in Nablus, and a private center in Qalqilya. Conducted safety audits at the Ya'bad emergency center and municipality to ensure proper radiation shielding and leakage protection. Resolved operational friction at Al-Razi Hospital and successfully placed 10 female specialists into active job opportunities via private sector partnerships.

7.2 Southern Branch Operations

Managed complex private sector contract disputes, successfully dissolving an active medical imaging center partnership via amicable legal settlement. Structured communication networks for regional department heads and successfully maintained critical staff attendance logs during severe security closures and regional conflict zones.

7.3 Central Branch Operations

Resolved administrative gridlock regarding the issuance of professional practice licenses at the Ramallah Health Directorate for cross-governorate specialists. Conducted extensive reviews of frozen memberships and completed core infrastructure upgrades at the central Ramallah headquarters. Resolved rights-based labor demands across several private hospitals.

7.4 Shared Regional Challenges and Obstacles

·       Severe military checkpoints and regional closures that restrict movement and block in-person union operations.

·       Insufficient follow-up by localized Ministry of Labor directorates regarding affiliate rights with private employers.

·       Deficient enforcement by the Ministry of Health tracking private sector operational violations.

·       Acute lack of designated self-funding lines to scale the community reach of the Social Committee.

7.5 Sub-committee Session Logs

Operational Note: Sub-committee administrative teams provided detailed physical agendas and activity outlines to the central Council in lieu of standard paper minutes.

Table 7: Central Branch Session Log Summary (3 Major Sessions)

 

Table 8: Southern Branch Session Log Summary (6 Major Sessions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 9: Northern Branch Session Log Summary (5 Major Sessions)

 

8. Comprehensive Statistical Indicators (Electoral Term 2023 – 2026)

The data recorded below represents the audited, verified demographic and institutional metrics extracted from the official registration records of the Association:

Table 10: Demographic, Sectoral, and Educational Distribution Metrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 11: Geographical Distribution of the General Assembly

 

9. International Relations & Strategic Global Partnerships

The Association reinforced its external footprint, acting as a highly respected, official face for the State of Palestine within global radiological bodies and United Nations structures:

·       Arab Federation of Radiographers’ Societies Association (AFRSA) Presidency: Palestine officially holds the permanent Presidency of the Federation along with full active membership from late 2019 through the conclusion of the current term.

·       International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT): Retained full voting rights and executed continuous standard coordination.

·       EFRS: Maintained official membership for technical knowledge transfer until the Council executed a strategic, voted withdrawal during its final session at the Hebron headquarters.

·       UN Institutional Registry: The Association maintains official registration with the Economic and Social Council for Non-Governmental Organizations (UNDP), leverages the United Nations Volunteers program (UNV) for technical assistance lines, and cooperates directly with the World Radiography Educational Trust Fund (WRETF).

·       WHO Non-State Actor Status: Successfully obtained formal global accreditation as an active international non-state actor on October 23, 2025, during the seventy-second session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean.

10. Institutional Challenges & Strategic Recommendations

10.1 Most Prominent Identified Challenges & Obstacles

·       Severe geopolitical checkpoints, sudden border closures, and military incursions restricting movement and delaying vital in-person union development.

·       A critical workforce deficit within the Ministry of Health, with public radiology departments, emergency hubs, and primary clinics reporting an immediate shortage of approximately 362 medical imaging specialists.

·       Limited self-generated financial funding lines, capping the potential scale of social welfare programs and nationwide outreach initiatives.

·       Weak regulatory follow-up from the Ministries of Health and Labor regarding private sector labor infractions and the enforcement of statutory minimums.

10.2 Strategic Recommendations for the Successor Council

·       Complete the complete digitization and automation of the historical physical archives and everyday paper transactions.

·       Intensify joint field inspections with state inspectors to strictly enforce wage parity, safety compliance, and maximum shift lengths in private clinics.

·       Formally bind annual membership renewals and state practice renewals to a mandatory Continuous Professional Development (CPD) point system.

·       Liquidate old real estate assets (concluding the Hebron sale) and reinvest capital immediately into a highly advanced, centralized flagship headquarters.

·       Support independent scientific research and field studies to build an empirical, data-driven foundation protecting union hazard demands.

·       Lobby aggressively for a fair, early-retirement framework for medical radiation specialists, legally tying hazard allowances directly to pension baselines.

·       Enact a legally binding hazard allowance code for private sector radiology employees.

·       Demand the immediate creation of an independent, autonomous General Directorate for Radiology and Medical Imaging within the structure of the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

 

11. Executive Summary & Conclusion

The electoral term 2023 – 2026 marks a period of deep institutional transformation in the history of the Palestinian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. The outgoing Council successfully re-engineered financial governance, established the mandatory licensing examination, protected core legal and professional titles through supreme judicial victories, initiated complete digital FinTech integration, and elevated Palestine to the presidency of regional international bodies.

The foundational advancements executed during this term serve as a robust, clean, and sustainable platform for subsequent generations of medical imaging professionals. The Council reaffirms its absolute commitment to serve as an unyielding protective shield, defending the dignity, safety, independence, and legal rights of its honorable General Assembly across every corner of the nation.

Executive Council of the Palestinian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
Approved Electoral Term (2023 - 2026)
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