Named No. 1 in country in list of ‘World’s Best Hospitals 2026
KINLAY KHANDU CHODEN | Thimphu
Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, operated by Global Health Limited, has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in India in Newsweek’s prestigious ‘World’s Best Hospitals 2026’ rankings, conducted in partnership with Statista Inc.
This marks the seventh consecutive year that Medanta has featured among the world’s leading hospitals, reaffirming its leadership in healthcare excellence.
The 2026 rankings evaluated 2,500+ hospitals across 32 countries, including India, Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The assessment was based on recommendations from thousands of medical experts, patient experience data, hospital quality metrics, and a Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) Implementation Survey, ensuring a comprehensive and patient-centric evaluation framework.
Sharing his thoughts on the achievement, Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman and Managing Director, Medanta, said, “Being recognized as the No. 1 hospital in India is a testament to our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centric care.
“At Medanta, we continuously strive to pioneer advanced therapies, adopt cutting-edge technologies, and improve outcomes while making world-class healthcare accessible to all.”
Medanta’s continued recognition underscores its steadfast focus on medical innovation and digital transformation.
Through strategic investments in AI, robotics, and automation, the hospital integrates advanced infrastructure with cutting-edge technologies to enhance clinical outcomes and patient experience.
It also remains committed to advancing research, pushing medical frontiers, and delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare to patients across India and beyond.
The healthcare group was founded by Dr. Naresh Trehan, a world-renowned cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeon who has been awarded numerous awards in India.
Global Health Limited is one of the largest private multi-specialty tertiary care providers operating in the North and East regions of India, with key specialties cardiac science, neurosciences, oncology, digestive and hepatobiliary sciences, orthopedics, liver transplant, and kidney and urology, according to the report titled “An assessment of the healthcare delivery market in India, September 2022” by CRISIL Limited.
Under the “Medanta” brand, the Company has a network of six hospitals currently in operation in Gurgaon, Indore, Ranchi, Lucknow, Patna and Noida. Spanning an area of 5.6 million sq. ft., its operational hospitals have 3,579 installed beds as on December 31, 2025.
It also has four upcoming hospitals in Mumbai, Pitampura – New Delhi, South Delhi and Guwahati. The Company provides healthcare services in over 30 medical specialties and engages over 2,300+ doctors led by highly experienced department heads.
With growing cross-border medical travel, Bhutanese patients continue to seek advanced cardiac and oncology care in India, positioning Medanta as a preferred destination in the Bhutan market.
