Bhubaneswar, July 8: The SOA Group of Hospitals has been honoured as the No. 1 Multi-Speciality Hospital of Eastern India at the 8th Edition of Times of India Health Icons Odisha 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the region’s leading healthcare institutions.
The prestigious recognition was received by Prof. Pradipta Kumar Nanda, Vice-Chancellor of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University, along with senior officials of the SOA Group of Hospitals. The award was presented by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, during a grand ceremony attended by eminent healthcare professionals, policymakers and industry leaders.
The recognition acknowledges the outstanding contribution of SOA Group of Hospitals in delivering world-class healthcare services and setting new benchmarks in patient care, medical education and clinical excellence.
Over the years, the SOA Group of Hospitals has emerged as one of Eastern India’s most trusted healthcare destinations, offering comprehensive super-speciality and tertiary care services. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge medical technology and a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled specialists, the hospital group provides advanced treatment across various disciplines, including complex surgeries, organ transplantation, cancer care, neurosciences, cardiology, emergency medicine and critical care.
The hospitals’ patient-centric approach, commitment to evidence-based medicine and focus on quality healthcare have earned the trust of patients not only from Odisha but also from several neighbouring states.
Supported by the strong academic and research ecosystem of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University, the SOA Group of Hospitals continues to drive innovation in healthcare delivery, medical research and professional education while maintaining its commitment to compassionate and affordable care.
The latest accolade further strengthens SOA’s reputation as a centre of excellence in healthcare and reinforces its mission of providing world-class medical services to communities across Eastern India.
