The Inspection Team headed by BAPETEN DPFRZR Director Ishak, with BAPETEN Radiation Supervisor members Ahmad Maulana, Sulistiyoningsih and Batara Panjiweda Nisditya Pramana carried out verification at Dr. (H.C) Ir. Soekarno Babel, for Radiotherapy Facilities using the Linac Variant type Vitalbeam 2.7 aircraft.

Meanwhile, the Verification Inspection Team, chaired by BAPETEN Health Facilities Licensing Group Coordinator Iin Indartati with members from BAPETEN Radiation Supervisors Wahyu Ramdhan, Maradi Abdillah, Toni Wahyu Pamungkas and Lilis Misnawati, carried out verification for the In Vivo Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine Facilities in the Radiology Installation of the Medical Service Unit Nuclear and Theranostics and Molecular RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado using the SPECT CT aircraft modality Siemens Symbia Intevo 6 and therapy was provided for the use of radionuclides I-131 and Sm-153.

The scope of on-site inspections includes document and technical checks on the suitability of the design of built facilities and the adequacy of radiation barrier thickness in radiotherapy bunkers and nuclear medicine facilities, ensuring the performance of main equipment and supporting equipment, carrying out radiation exposure measurements and dosimetry testing as well as ensuring patient flow and capability. personnel in operating Linac aircraft, CT specs according to standards, as well as checking radioactive source protection and security equipment.

From the verification results, the Hospital is committed to completing the findings submitted by the BAPETEN team within a certain time limit. The smooth running of the verification activities is supported by the Hospital who follows and welcomes the progress of the activities until the end. Any deficiencies are considered as input and technical advice towards fulfilling radiation safety in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.

On that occasion, the Director of RSUD Soekarno Babel, dr. Ira Ajeng Astried said, "As a Type B Hospital which is the highest referral in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province, this radiotherapy permit verification is highly anticipated by RSUD Soekarno Babel. Radiotherapy is a milestone in the management or treatment of cancer and is a much needed service and is one of the key steps in treating cancer. "We really hope that the addition of radiotherapy modalities will improve health services, so that access to health in Bangka Belitung is easier and of course more affordable,".

Meanwhile, the Main Director of RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Ivonne Rotty, stated, "We are very grateful and appreciative of the efforts and dedication of the Verification Team from BAPETEN. This helps us to continue to improve and ensure that Kandou Hospital provides the best health services for our patients. Kandou Hospital continues to be committed to ensuring that all facilities and medical equipment adheres to the highest standards.”

"We will continue to strive to give confidence to the public that Kandou Hospital is the main choice for patients seeking health services by having quality medical equipment and infrastructure and meeting licensed operational standards." he added. [DPFRZR/Dwiangesti/BHKK/SP]