Global Healthcare Excellence: Malaysian Hospitals Shine on World Stage
Malaysian Hospitals Make a Mark on Global Healthcare Rankings
PETALING JAYA: Two Malaysian private hospitals, Sunway Medical Centre and Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, have made a significant mark on the global healthcare landscape by being listed among the top 250 hospitals in the world.
Rising to the Top
The ranking, compiled by global data platform Statista and American weekly news magazine Newsweek, saw Sunway Medical Centre and Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur take the 193rd and 204th spots, respectively. This marks an improvement from their previous rankings, with Gleneagles KL rising 15 spots from 223rd in 2024, and Sunway Medical Centre improving by 40 spots from 233rd.
Singapore and Thailand also Feature in the Rankings
Singapore and Thailand are the only other Southeast Asian nations to feature in the top 250, with Singapore General Hospital ranked 9th, National University Hospital at 80th, Tan Tock Seng Hospital at 101st, Mount Elizabeth Hospital-Orchard at 111th, and Changi General Hospital at 138th. Thailand’s Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok ranked 100th.
Global Leaders in Healthcare
The top three spots in the global rankings were held by Mayo Clinic-Rochester in the US, Cleveland Clinic, also in the US, and Toronto General-University Health Network in Canada. A total of 2,400 hospitals globally were evaluated for the rankings, with the top 250 being recognized for their excellence in patient experience, data on hospital quality metrics, and online surveys of medical experts.
Conclusion
The recognition of Sunway Medical Centre and Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur as two of the top 250 hospitals in the world is a testament to the hard work and dedication of their staff, as well as the country’s commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services. This achievement is a source of pride for Malaysia and a reflection of the country’s growing reputation as a medical tourism destination.
FAQs
Q: How many Malaysian hospitals were listed in the top 250?
A: Two Malaysian private hospitals, Sunway Medical Centre and Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, made the list.
Q: How did the Malaysian hospitals improve their rankings from last year?
A: Sunway Medical Centre rose 40 spots from 233rd, while Gleneagles KL improved 15 spots from 223rd.
Q: Which other Southeast Asian countries had hospitals listed in the top 250?
A: Singapore and Thailand had a total of six hospitals listed, with Singapore General Hospital ranking 9th, National University Hospital at 80th, Tan Tock Seng Hospital at 101st, Mount Elizabeth Hospital-Orchard at 111th, Changi General Hospital at 138th, and Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok at 100th.