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Sultan Qaboos cancer centre earns global recognition in supportive care

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 20:39

Muscat – Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre (SQCCCRC), part of University Medical City, has earned international recognition for excellence in supportive care for cancer patients marking a first-of-its-kind achievement in the Middle East. The distinction, awarded by Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer – an international, interdisciplinary organisation dedicated to the […]

Muscat – Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre (SQCCCRC), part of University Medical City, has earned international recognition for excellence in supportive care for cancer patients marking a first-of-its-kind achievement in the Middle East.

The distinction, awarded by Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer – an international, interdisciplinary organisation dedicated to the practice, education and research of supportive care in cancer –  places SQCCCRC among an elite group of just 20 institutions worldwide acknowledged for providing the highest standards of supportive and comprehensive care for cancer patients.

This recognition underscores the centre’s dedication to delivering world-class supportive care alongside advanced cancer treatments. It reflects the successful integration of palliative care, psychological and physical support, and the adoption of global best practices aimed at improving the quality of life for patients throughout their treatment journey.

The administration of University Medical City hailed the achievement as a testament to the centre’s ongoing commitment to medical excellence and leadership in specialised healthcare. It also commended the unwavering efforts of the centre’s medical and administrative teams, whose professionalism and dedication were instrumental in earning this prestigious recognition.

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