Sheba Medical Center at Tel HaShomer in Ramat Gan has been ranked the seventh-best hospital in the world in the 2026 World’s Best Hospitals list published by Newsweek and Statista, marking the highest placement ever achieved by an Israeli medical institution. The ranking evaluated more than 2,500 hospitals across 32 countries. Sheba climbed from eighth place last year and ninth the year before, continuing a remarkable upward trajectory.
The hospital’s rise reflects its transformation into an AI-driven medical center, integrating artificial intelligence into the core of its clinical, research, and administrative operations. Sheba treats more than two million patients annually and is recognized not only on the flagship list but also among Newsweek’s World’s Best Smart Hospitals and Best Specialized Hospitals. The ranking places Sheba alongside world-renowned institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Sheba’s Director-General Professor Yitshak Kreiss on the achievement, expressing deep appreciation for the medical teams who serve citizens and wounded IDF soldiers alike. Three additional Israeli hospitals also appeared in the top 250: Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv at number 58, Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem at 157, and Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva at 165.
Originally posted on vfinews.com
