KFSH Officially Listed by BIPM as National Reference for Medical Radiation Measurement
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH), through its Secondary Standards Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL), has been officially listed by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) as a national reference in medical radiation measurement, strengthening the ability of healthcare institutions to verify the accuracy of radiation doses and equipment used in diagnosis and treatment against internationally recognized measurement standards.
This designation enables the laboratory to provide specialized reference services for the calibration and measurement of radiation used in healthcare, including radiotherapy equipment for cancer treatment, brachytherapy, diagnostic radiology, as well as measurements of radioactivity and neutrons.
The significance of this role lies in the direct relationship between measurement accuracy and the safety and effectiveness of radiation use in medicine. Healthcare institutions must be able to confirm that their measurement systems deliver accurate and traceable results, helping ensure that patients receive the prescribed therapeutic dose with the required level of precision while improving the reliability of diagnostic applications.
Executive Director of Research and Innovation at KFSH Prof. Jackie Ying said: “This designation reflects the decades of expertise and specialized capabilities the laboratory has built in medical radiation measurement. It provides the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with an internationally recognized reference that supports the accuracy of measurements used in diagnosis and treatment, strengthens patient safety and quality of care, and advances national capabilities in this vital field.”
With more than four decades of experience, the laboratory provides specialized radiation measurement and calibration services across radiotherapy, brachytherapy, and diagnostic radiology, supporting the Kingdom’s national measurement infrastructure and enhancing the reliability of medical radiation practices.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre was ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 12th globally among the world’s top 250 academic medical centers for 2026, and was named the most valuable healthcare brand in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East for 2026 by Brand Finance. KFSH was also recognized by Newsweek among the world’s best hospitals, best smart hospitals, and best specialized hospitals for 2026.
