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Emerging approaches, including DNA-DSB repair foci analysis and G\n                    <jats:sub>0<\/jats:sub>\n                    -phase premature chromosome condensation combined with fluorescence\n                    <jats:italic>in situ<\/jats:italic>\n                    hybridisation, offer promising acceleration, yet lack universally harmonised validation frameworks. Despite the existence of regional and international initiatives, global biodosimetry capacity remains fragmented, with heterogeneous protocols, uneven infrastructure, and limited interconnectivity. This commentary contends that isolated excellence is insufficient in the face of potential mass-casualty scenarios that transcend national boundaries. We propose the establishment of a formally integrated global biodosimetry consortium anchored in coordinated interlaboratory comparisons, standardised protocols aligned with IAEA and ISO guidance, shared digital platforms, and sustained training programmes. Modelling suggests that coordinated activation of existing laboratories could increase triage capacity by orders of magnitude compared to isolated national responses. A globally harmonised biodosimetry framework is not merely a technical aspiration; it is a strategic imperative. 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