Oman’s Sultan Qaboos Cancer Center sets global standard in IAEA radiation dose quality audit

OMAN—The Radiotherapy Department at the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre (SQCCCRC) has recorded outstanding results in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) radiation dose quality audit.

This remarkable achievement reflects the commitment of the University Medical City to upholding the highest international standards of quality, precision, and patient safety in cancer treatment.

The IAEA’s dosimetry audit is considered one of the most important global verification programmes for radiotherapy centres.

It plays a vital role in assessing the accuracy of radiation doses delivered to patients and ensuring they match the treatment doses planned by specialists.

This verification process helps guarantee optimal therapeutic outcomes while maintaining maximum safety levels for patients undergoing cancer care.

During the audit, experts reviewed the calibration accuracy of radiotherapy equipment and verified the reliability of the treatment planning systems.

They also conducted meticulous dose measurements using internationally accredited and independently validated reagents.

The results were then compared with global reference standards approved by the IAEA to determine the precision and consistency of each test.

The outcome demonstrated that all radiotherapy devices at the SQCCCRC operate with exceptional accuracy and consistency.

Every measurement recorded fell well within the internationally accepted deviation range of ±5 percent, reflecting a strong adherence to quality standards.

Impressively, the maximum deviation recorded was just 2.3 percent, while one evaluation achieved a perfect accuracy score with zero deviation.

These results highlight the high level of technical expertise displayed by the centre’s medical physics team in equipment calibration and dose verification.

They also underscore the effectiveness of the centre’s quality assurance framework, which ensures that all radiotherapy procedures are delivered safely and precisely according to international best practices.

Iqbal Al Amri, Head of Medical Physics at the Radiotherapy Department of SQCCCRC, emphasized that successfully completing the IAEA radiation dose audit reinforces the department’s dedication to maintaining the highest levels of accuracy in radiation calibration.

He noted that the achievement represents more than a technical success—it reflects an institutional culture built on collaboration, accountability, and patient-centered care.

Al Amri added that the audit results reaffirm the centre’s ongoing commitment to providing safe, effective, and scientifically validated radiotherapy treatments.

By aligning its operations with internationally approved standards, the SQCCCRC continues to serve as a regional model for excellence in comprehensive cancer care and advanced medical practice.