In the year to 30 June 2008, 243 such incidents were reported to the Agency, 21 of which involved the theft or loss of material which was not subsequently recovered. The Agency continues to provide assistance to States with a view to improving border controls, strengthening physical protection at nuclear facilities and enhancing nuclear security at major public events, such as the Beijing Olympic Games. Funding for nuclear security remains a cause for concern. The Agency depends almost entirely on extrabudgetary contributions in this area, which makes effective programme planning and prioritization difficult. Radiological Protection of Patients Together with the World Health Organization, the IAEA has taken a leading role in training health professionals worldwide under the International Action Plan on the Radiological Protection of Patients . However, as newer medical imaging and complex radiation therapy techniques are introduced, there are new reports of unnecessary and unintended exposures. The Commission on Safety Standards has noted the crucial need to enhance the application of the safety standards to reduce the frequency of over or under exposures in nuclear medicine. New Nuclear Energy Programmes Every country has the right to introduce nuclear power, as well as the responsibility to do it right. Nuclear power has obvious attractions for both developing and developed countries. Developing countries need access to electricity to help lift their people out of poverty and many are turning to the Agency for guidance on how to proceed. They are concerned about the fluctuating prices of oil and other fossil