Hyderabad, 25 January 2026: The Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI) organised the two-day AHPI Global Conclave 2026, themed “Empowering Hospitals as Pillars of National Wellbeing,” in Mumbai, bringing together leading healthcare institutions and experts from across the country to recognise excellence in quality, patient safety, and patient-centric care. At the conclave, CARE Hospitals was awarded multiple national recognitions across its units, reaffirming its consistent efforts to set benchmarks in patient safety, nursing excellence and patient experience.

 

At the AHPI Awards 2026, CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, and CARE Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, were honoured with the “Excellence in Quality – Beyond Accreditation” award, while CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, also received the Patient-Centric Hospital Award. In addition, CARE Hospitals, Hitech City, was conferred the AHPI Award for Excellence in Healthcare under the category of Excellence in Nursing Practices, highlighting the critical role of nursing leadership in delivering quality patient care.

 

Commenting on the conclave and the awards, Dr. M.I. Sahadulla, Chairman of KIMSHEALTH & Clinical Advisor of Quality Care India Limited and National President, AHPI, said the AHPI Global Conclave serves as an important platform to recognise hospitals that are strengthening India’s healthcare system. “The conclave and the AHPI Awards highlight the growing focus on quality, patient safety and patient-centred care across hospitals in the country. Such forums encourage healthcare providers to adopt stronger governance practices, invest in nursing leadership and use technology responsibly to improve outcomes,” he said.

 

Congratulating the teams, Dr. Pawan Kumar, CEO, CARE Hospitals, said the awards reflect the collective efforts of doctors, nurses and staff across units. “Platforms such as the AHPI Global Conclave help hospitals share best practices and strengthen quality and patient safety,” he said.

 

The conclave also saw a series of discussions on key issues facing hospitals in India. Sessions focused on the role of hospital leadership in national health priorities, improving quality and patient safety, and making hospitals financially sustainable without affecting care standards. Speakers also discussed the growing use of digital technology, telemedicine and data systems in healthcare delivery, the importance of nursing leadership, and the need to strengthen hospital-based education and training for doctors, nurses and allied health staff.