11/07/2025
🎉 We are proud to share a significant milestone: Singapore General Hospital has become the world's second 𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗦 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - and the first in Asia!
This achievement is a strong testament to the hospital's unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in interventional oncology. It also marks a significant moment for the field, showing how leading institutions in Asia and beyond continue to set new benchmarks by aligning with the highest international standards.
We warmly congratulate Prof. Kiang Hiong Tay, Prof. Bien Soo Tan, Dr. Farah Irani, Dr Sonam Tashi, Dr Sivanathan Chandramohan, A/Prof Chow Wei Too, Mr Loke Jiun Siong, Ms Joyce Liu, Ms Agnes Wong, Ms Yap Siew Kuan, Ms Arjunana Saruprabaand the entire radiology team for their dedication to continuous improvement and leadership in advancing global quality in IO.
🌟To be recognised as a Centre of Excellence means meeting the core and the extended criteria of the CIRSE Standards of Quality Assurance in Interventional Oncology — a framework endorsed by more than 40 national and international societies, including the European Cancer Organisation. These standards ensure a comprehensive, consistent approach to IO care, encompassing everything from infrastructure and staffing to treatment planning and patient safety.
👏 We wish Singapore General Hospital continued success as a model of excellence in interventional oncology.
📖 Learn more about the Standards here: https://www.iasios.org/accreditation/standards-of-qa/