Bhubaneswar. Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar has been conferred with The Times Icon Awardby The Times of India for Excellence in Advanced Multispecialty Healthcareat a prestigious ceremony held on 28th May 2025. The award was presented to Dr. SaktimayaMohapatra, Hospital Director,Manipal Hospital Bhubaneshwar by Shri Sampad Chandra Swain, Hon’ble Minister of State for Industries, Skill Development & Technical Education, Government of Odisha, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
This recognition sets Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar apart as the only hospital in the state to receive the award in this category, highlighting its leadership in delivering world-class healthcare services across a wide spectrum of specialties. The award acknowledges the hospital’s continuous efforts in embracing innovation, advanced technology, and a patient-first approach.
During the award presentation, the anchor lauded the hospital, stating, “We now invite Manipal Hospital, Bhubaneswar, to the stage – a name synonymous with clinical excellence, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate care. As one of the most trusted multispecialty hospitals in the region, Manipal Hospital has redefined patient-centric healthcare in Odisha. We are proud to felicitate them with the Times Icon for Excellence in Advanced Multispecialty Healthcare.”
Reacting to the honour, Dr. SaktimayaMohapatra, Hospital Directorsaid, “This award is a proud moment for all of us at Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar. It is a recognition of the tireless dedication of our doctors, nurses, and support staff who work each day to uphold the highest standards of care. We remain committed to raising the bar in multispecialty healthcare and serving the people of Odisha with integrity, innovation, and compassion.”
As one of the region’s most advanced tertiary care centres, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar continues to lead with excellence in specialties such as cardiology, oncology, neurology, nephrology, orthopaedics, and emergency care. The award further strengthens its position as a trusted healthcare partner for thousands of families across the state and beyond.
The Times Icon Awards recognize trailblazing institutions and individuals across various sectors who have made a lasting impact. With this accolade, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar once again reaffirms its mission to deliver comprehensive, accessible, and quality healthcare to all.
About Manipal Hospitals
As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 7 million patients annually. Its focus is to develop an affordable, high-quality healthcare framework through its multispecialty and tertiary care delivery spectrum and further extend it to out-of-hospital care. With the completion of the acquisition of Medica Synergie hospitals and AMRI Hospitals Limited (acquired in Sept 2023), the integrated network today has a Pan-India footprint of 37 hospitals across 19 cities with 10,500+ beds, and a talented pool of 5,600+ doctors and an employee strength of over 18,600.
Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for many patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is NABH, and AAHRPP accredited and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, and Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence. Manipal Hospitals has also been recognized as the most respected and patient-recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys.