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Toronto General Ranked Second Best Hospital Globally by Newsweek

Toronto General Hospital reached second place globally in Newsweek's 2026 ranking, reflecting its research-intensive model and specialized care excellence, among 2,500 hospitals assessed.

  • Newsweek's 2026 list released Feb. 25, 2026, ranks Toronto General Hospital second globally, the highest for a Canadian hospital, UHN said.
  • UHN credited clinical strengths in cardiac care, transplantation, and surgical innovation for Toronto General Hospital's rise, according to Newsweek rankings.
  • Using expert surveys and patient metrics, Newsweek in partnership with Statista ranked 250 hospitals from more than 2,500 across 32 countries, with Toronto General Hospital placing second since last year.
  • UHN leaders said the ranking is a defining moment for Canada, highlighting ongoing support from the Ontario and federal governments and the UHN Foundation, and noted Toronto General Hospital's consistent top 10 presence since 2019.
  • The ranking positions UHN to attract more research talent and funding, strengthening its ability to recruit researchers working on viruses, vaccines, health equity, cancer, and heart disease, and potentially influencing patient choice.
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Newsweek ranks UHN’s Toronto General the second-best hospital in the world

TORONTO - An annual hospital ranking by Newsweek magazine has deemed Toronto General the second-best in the world.

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Newsweek ranks UHN's Toronto General the second-best hospital in the world

TORONTO — An annual hospital ranking by Newsweek magazine has deemed Toronto General the second-best in the world. The University Health Network (UHN) hospital has moved up a spot since last year, placing just behind Rochester, Minn.

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PR Newswire broke the news in United States on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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