Accra:King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre's Secondary Standards Dosimetry Laboratory has been officially recognized by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures as a national reference for medical radiation measurement. This designation enhances the capability of healthcare institutions to verify the accuracy of radiation doses and equipment used in diagnostics and treatment, aligning them with internationally recognized standards.
According to Saudi Press Agency, this recognition allows the laboratory to offer specialized services in the calibration and measurement of radiation used in healthcare, covering areas such as radiotherapy equipment for cancer treatment, brachytherapy, diagnostic radiology, and the measurement of radioactivity and neutrons.
The laboratory's role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy of radiation measurements, which is directly linked to the safety and effectiveness of medical treatments. Healthcare institutions need to ensure that their systems provide accurate and traceable results to deliver the prescribed therapeutic doses with precision, thereby enhancing patient safety and improving diagnostic reliability.
Professor Jackie Ying, Executive Director of Research and Innovation at King Faisal Specialist Hospital, highlighted that the designation reflects the laboratory's decades-long expertise and capabilities in medical radiation measurement. It provides Saudi Arabia with an internationally recognized reference that supports the accuracy of medical measurements, strengthens patient safety and care quality, and advances national capabilities in this essential field.
With over 40 years of experience, the laboratory offers specialized radiation measurement and calibration services across various medical applications. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa, and 12th globally among the top 250 academic medical centers for 2026. It has also been recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, and by Newsweek among the world's best hospitals, smart hospitals, and specialized hospitals for 2026.