Dallah Nakkheel Hospital named among world's top medical tourism hospitals for 2027 by Newsweek
Newsweek has ranked Dallah Nakkheel Hospital among the world’s best for medical tourism in 2027, recognizing its quality care and patient safety.
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AIGlobal magazine Newsweek has included Dallah Nakkheel Hospital in its list of the world’s best hospitals for medical tourism in 2027. The ranking is based on a multi-faceted evaluation methodology that considers expert opinions, medical reputation, availability of specialties, quality indicators, international accreditations, and patient outcomes and experiences.
According to a statement from Dallah Healthcare, this achievement reflects the advanced standing of Dallah hospitals and affirms the hospital’s commitment to the highest standards of quality, patient safety, and patient-centered care.
The statement highlighted the hospital’s special focus on measuring patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Dallah Nakkheel previously received Newsweek’s highest recognition in this area with a Five Ribbons rating, reflecting the hospital’s engagement of patients in evaluating healthcare and using their feedback for continuous improvement.
The hospital noted that this new ranking builds on previous achievements, including its October 2024 accreditation by the Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for medical tourism services, Newsweek’s recognition as a leading specialty hospital in the Middle East for 2026, as well as accreditations from the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI).
Dallah Healthcare stated that this international recognition strengthens confidence in the hospital’s ability to welcome patients from around the world and provide advanced treatment services in a safe, medically and humanely attentive environment. It also aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program.
Dallah Healthcare described this achievement as an additional incentive to continue developing medical services, enhancing patient safety, and measuring treatment outcomes. The statement noted that medical excellence is measured by patients’ improvement in health and quality of life, and that the global ranking reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing presence in international healthcare.