AKUH Secures Spot in Top 100 Academic Medical Centres Globally: Brand Finance 2024 Report

KARACHI: Brand Finance, a leading global consultancy specialising in brand valuation and strategy, has once again conducted its comprehensive assessment of the world’s most reputable Academic Medical Centres (AMCs). This year’s report shows Mayo Clinic’s dominance as the world’s number one AMC for the second consecutive year, while also shedding light on the remarkable achievements of Pakistan’s entry into the top 100 AMC hospitals in the world with the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi taking the charge, securing the 85th spot globally.

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Mayo Clinic’s Brand Strength Index (BSI) score has seen a commendable increase of 1.2 points year-on-year, reaching an impressive 86.9/100. Mayo Clinic stands out for its proactive embrace of cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), telemedicine, and robotics, underscoring its position as a global leader in healthcare innovation.

Following closely behind on 2nd position is the Massachusetts General Hospital, USA maintaining its second rank from last year while the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS from Delhi, India clinched the 3rd position and Singapore General Hospital, Singapore was ranked 4th out of 250 hospitals globally.

Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Enters Top 100 Academic Medical Centres Globally

In a ground-breaking achievement, the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi has secured a remarkable position among the top 100 Academic Medical Centres worldwide, ranking 85th globally. This recognition is commendable and highlights AKUH’s relentless pursuit of excellence in patient care, medical research, and community service – factors that Brand Finance’s ranking is based on. AKUH’s inclusion in this prestigious list highlights its unwavering commitment to delivering world-class healthcare services to patients in Pakistan and beyond.

Other Pakistani Hospitals Making Waves Beyond AKUH, several other prestigious Pakistani hospitals have made their mark on the global healthcare landscape. Mayo Hospital Lahore, Jinnah Hospital Karachi, Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Rawalpindi, and University Dental Hospital, Lahore have all earned positions among the top 250 Academic Medical Centres worldwide, further solidifying Pakistan’s presence in the global healthcare arena.

Brand Finance’s Methodology: A Holistic Approach to Assessing Brand Strength

Brand Finance’s rigorous methodology goes beyond traditional measures of hospital performance, taking into account factors such as patient treatment, medical research, and training and education. By conducting interviews with stakeholders and leveraging insights from healthcare professionals worldwide, Brand Finance creates a comprehensive Brand Strength Index (BSI) scorecard that captures the essence of each AMC’s brand strength and influence.