Quality audit activities in different countries

A round table panel discussion was held in Geneva, Switzerland. The participants discussed problems related to the delivery of radiotherapy. These problems included problems with treatment units and other equipment that was difficult to operate, install and maintain as well as a lack of staff. This panel recommended that funding for new equipment must include funds for staff training. The asked That IAEA provide assistance in identifying used but good equipment. They agreed that the need for a scientifically sound, robust, reliable, treatment units capable of high-quality performance with low initial and operating cost was universally recognized