ISLAND Hospital swept five awards at the GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 recently. Among these are the Standout Jury Award for Hospital of the Year in Asia-Pacific and Most Sustainable Healthcare Institution of the Year in Asia-Pacific which cement its position as a formidable healthcare provider.
“We are extremely honoured to receive this acclaim. Our commitment to providing exceptional care sustainably translates to a continual endeavour to enhance our capacity to serve,” chief of staff Lim Kooi Ling pointed out in a media statement.
“This also aligns with our current expansion plan and recognition by the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council which selected us as a finalist in its first-of-its-kind Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital (FMTH) programme that aims to position Malaysia as a global icon in the medical tourism industry.”
Established in 1996, Island Hospital is focused on the provision of patient-centred care on its journey to become a leading quaternary care facility in the region.
The hospital is notably embarking on the development of Island Medical City, an ambitious expansion plan with a RM2 bil gross development value (GDV) which will increase the hospital’s bed capacity to over 1,000 and feature more than 300 medical suites as well as a medical tourism-focused hotel upon completion.
This dovetails seamlessly with its position as the only hospital in the northern region that was selected as one of only four finalists in the FMTH programme.
“With the expansion of our bed capacity, expertise, facilities and capabilities, we look forward to better meeting the increasing demands for top-notch healthcare services by both health travellers and local patients as we bolster our long-term sustainability,” ernvisages Lim.
Having completed its first phase of its Island Medical City development, the hospital is geared to move on to the next expansion phase by having obtained prime real estate along with the necessary regulatory approvals.
This strategic growth is set to elevate Island Hospital’s profile while also aligning with the nation’s aspirations to be positioned as a premier medical tourism destination on the global stage.
Presently catering to the largest volume of health travellers in Malaysia, the hospital welcomed 193,000 health travellers from over 100 countries in 2023 which marks a 14% increase from the pre-pandemic (2019) figures.
Upon the completion of Island Medical City, Island Hospital is poised to take the pole position as the largest private hospital in the country.
The hospital’s three other awards include the Health Screening Provider of the Year in Asia-Pacific; Value-Based Hospital of the Year in Asia-Pacific and Smart Hospital of the Year in Asia-Pacific which it has received for the second consecutive year.
The GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards is a prestigious annual event recognising healthcare institutions that epitomise excellence in healthcare delivery throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
“Each accolade reflects our unwavering commitment to service, compassion and innovation,” enthused Lim.
“Everything we do is centred on ensuring that our patients receive nothing but the best care, especially during their most vulnerable moments; this win reaffirms our dedication to their wellbeing and inspires us to continually raise the bar in healthcare delivery across Asia-Pacific and globally.” – May 8, 2024
