Abu Dhabi Healthcare Wins Top Honours at IHF Awards 2025

Abu Dhabi’s healthcare ecosystem received international recognition at the 2025 International Hospital Federation (IHF) Awards, held during the World Hospital Congress in Geneva. The honours highlight Abu Dhabi’s growing reputation as a global healthcare destination and its focus on improving community health and wellbeing.

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) earned an Honourable Mention in the Ashikaga – Nikken Excellence Award for Low-Carbon Healthcare. The recognition reflects DoH’s efforts to develop a sustainable and climate-resilient healthcare ecosystem in the emirate.

Meanwhile, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)—a leading UAE hospital for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of PureHealth, the Middle East’s largest healthcare group—was recognised in two major categories.

SSMC received an Honourable Mention in the Dr Prathap C Reddy Excellence Award for Clinical Quality and Patient Safety. This international award recognises healthcare organisations that introduce innovative initiatives to improve patient safety, strengthen clinical outcomes, and support continuous improvement.

In addition, SSMC and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi received Special Recognition for Sustained Excellence under the IHF’s highest honour, the Dr Kwang Tae Kim Grand Hospital Award. This recognition is given to hospitals that demonstrate strong performance across multiple areas, including quality of care, patient experience, clinical outcomes, cost efficiency, and workforce wellbeing.

Commenting on the achievement, Dr Marwan Al Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer of SSMC, said the awards reflect the hospital’s commitment to delivering the highest quality care. He added that the recognition highlights the dedication of the hospital team, their focus on innovation, and their goal of providing advanced and personalised care while meeting local and international standards.

The IHF Awards were launched in 2015 and are held annually to honour excellence in hospitals and healthcare organisations worldwide.