World’s Largest Hospital by capacity, world record set in China
BEIJING, China--The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, an affiliated hospital of Zhengzhou University, a public university in Zhengzhou, China, has more than 7,000 beds provided, is the World's Largest Hospital by capacity, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.
"The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (ZDYFY; Chinese: 郑州大学第一附属医院) is an affiliated hospital of Zhengzhou University, a public university in Zhengzhou, China. With more than 7,000 beds provided and an annual revenue of 7.5 billion Yuan in 2014, the hospital claims itself as "the largest hospital in the world." (Wikipedia)
"The hospital was established as the First Affiliated Hospital of National Henan University in September 1928 in Kaifeng, the then capital of Henan province. It was relocated to Zhengzhou in 1958 and was renamed as the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan Medical College. In 2000, with the merger of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou Institute of Technology and Henan Medical University, the hospital was renamed to its current name."
"The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University stands as the largest hospital in the world in 2026, with an operational capacity exceeding 7,000 beds (some estimates place it near 12,000+ with expansions). This massive academic medical centre is a flagship of China’s healthcare expansion," the Explore Depots says.
Key Highlights:
- Beds & Facilities: Over 7,000 beds across a sprawling campus featuring dozens of specialized institutes, advanced ICUs, robotic surgery suites, proton therapy, and comprehensive diagnostic centres.
- Specialties: All major disciplines including oncology, cardiology, neurosciences, organ transplants, orthopedics, and rare disease management. It leads in high-volume complex surgeries, clinical research, and medical training.
- Accreditations: Top-tier national standards with growing international collaborations.
This hospital handles millions of outpatient visits annually and serves as a national referral centre for the most complex cases in China.
"The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University is currently the world’s biggest hospital having a capacity of around 7,000 beds and providing annual revenues of more than 7.5 billion Yuan. The hospital was initially established in September 1928 in the then capital of China’s Henan Province - Kaifeng and was an affiliated hospital of Henan University Medical College," the World Atlas says.
"In 1958, the hospital was relocated to the present capital of Henan Province – Zhengzhou, and was rechristened as the “First Affiliated Hospital of Henan Medical College.” In 1985, it was again renamed the “First Affiliated Hospital of Henan Medical University.”
"With support from the Central Government, the Henan Medical University, Zhengzhou University, and Zhengzhou Institute of Technology merged, renaming the hospital as the “First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University.” The hospital is, at present, China’s largest Level-3/Grade-A hospital that integrates medical treatment and scientific research providing the highest standard of medical care."
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