Liv Hospital City Walk achieves landmark JCI 8th Edition accreditation

Khaleej Times

2 days ago

Liv Hospital City Walk, the first Middle East venture of one of Turkey's largest private healthcare networks, MLPCare, has marked a major milestone in its early journey by securing accreditation under the Joint Commission International's (JCI) newly released 8th Edition standards. The achievement places the Dubai-based hospital among the first in the region to be recognised under these elevated global criteria for patient safety, clinical governance, and health service continuity.
Located in the heart of City Walk, Liv Hospital officially opened its doors in late 2024. It has since grown into a 24/7 facility staffed by over 60 physicians and nearly 200 healthcare professionals, providing multidisciplinary care across a range of medical specialties. Backed by over 25 years of medical expertise in Turkey and Europe, the hospital integrates academic rigor with advanced clinical services to serve a rapidly growing patient population in the UAE.
The JCI 8th Edition standards, introduced to reflect modern healthcare challenges, place increased emphasis on digital health, sustainability, risk management, and integrated patient-centric care. Liv Hospital City Walk's accreditation under this framework underscores its commitment to continuous improvement and high standards in service delivery.
'Achieving accreditation under JCI's 8th Edition is more than recognition — it is a reflection of our deeply rooted culture of clinical quality and operational integrity,' said Dr Özgun Güngör, general surgery specialist and general manager of Liv Hospital City Walk. 'This milestone represents a collective commitment to excellence by our medical and administrative teams. As Liv Hospital's representative in the UAE, I am proud of the progress we've made in such a short time.'
Liv Hospital City Walk is the latest development in MLPCare's growing international footprint, which spans over 38 hospitals across Turkey, the UK, Hungary, Kosovo, and Azerbaijan. The expansion into Dubai reflects the group's long-term vision of delivering high-quality, ethical, and technologically advanced healthcare to global communities.
Developed in close academic collaboration with Istinye University, the hospital benefits from a robust academic ecosystem. Graduates from the university's faculties of medicine, dentistry, and nursing now contribute to the hospital's clinical depth, helping foster a practice that is grounded in evidence-based medicine and innovation.
Liv Hospital City Walk offers advanced care in key medical areas such as interventional cardiology, neuro and spine surgery, general surgery, gastroenterology, dental services, and aesthetic medicine. The hospital's patient-centered model emphasises collaborative diagnosis and treatment planning, with safety and transparency at its core.
In a short span, the facility has emerged as a regional center of excellence—attracting both local and international patients seeking high standards of personalised care and medical expertise.
Part of the MLPCare international healthcare network, Liv Hospital City Walk is located in Dubai's City Walk district and delivers comprehensive, round-the-clock medical services. The hospital combines clinical excellence, modern infrastructure, and academic collaboration to set new standards in ethical and evidence-based healthcare across the region.