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AKH Vienna’s rise to 20th place in the World’s Best Hospitals 2026 ranking has sparked an emotional wave of pride among Filipino nurses who worked at the hospital over several decades. Their reactions, shared publicly on social media, paint a vivid picture of how deeply connected the Filipino community is to Austria’s largest and most prestigious medical institution.
AKH Vienna’s global recognition
The Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien) and the Medical University of Vienna climbed from 27th to 20th place in the Newsweek/Statista global hospital ranking, placing the institution among the world’s top medical centers. The achievement highlights the strength of Vienna’s integrated model of patient care, research, and medical education.
Voices of Filipino nurses: pride, gratitude, and memories
Many Filipino nurses—some of whom served at AKH for decades—expressed heartfelt pride after the ranking was announced. Their comments reflect both personal journeys and the collective contribution of Filipino healthcare workers to Austria’s medical system.
Themes emerging from their reactions
- Pride in their professional contribution
- “I am proud as a Registered Nurse who worked in Dr. Billroth Surgery Unit in the University Clinic AKH of Vienna.” — Macrina Alegre Cudiamat
- “I was one of the nurses! I worked in this hospital from 1977 to 2008. Congratulations to me and many other Filipino nurses.” — Yolanda Aguila Kummeneker
- “Proud to have worked from 1977–2011 in this hospital.” — Rhodora Alilain
- Gratitude for their years of service
- “I’m pleased to have worked in this University Hospital from 1979–1990.” — Susan Gines Arreza
- “I am glad to have worked for decades in this University Hospital.” — Mila Ruzicka
- “I am proud too to be one of the nurses who worked in Vienna for many years.” — Veronica Kaupaert
- Recognition of AKH’s excellence and multicultural workforce
- “Wow! Great people do the best!” — Julie Oswa
- “Congratulations to all my colleagues working in AKH.” — Ray Arreza
- “Best Hospital AKH Vienna Austria! Proud of it!” — Corry Pena
- Personal stories of care and compassion
- “My husband is treated here for pancreatic cancer for four years now and everything is fine—with excellent personnel, many of them Filipino nurses.” — Angelita Hussein
- Joy and celebration
- “Wow so proud to have worked in this hospital!” — Amomonpon Adasa Joy
- “Congratulations!” — Aurora Rambaud Schleifer
These comments highlight not only the professional pride of Filipino nurses but also the emotional connection they maintain with AKH Wien, even years after leaving the institution.
A long history of Filipino excellence at AKH
Filipino nurses have been part of AKH Wien since the late 1970s, when Austria began recruiting internationally to address staffing shortages. Over the decades, they became known for their professionalism, empathy, and strong work ethic, earning the respect of colleagues and patients alike.
Their presence remains significant today, contributing to the hospital’s reputation for high-quality care.
Why this recognition matters
The World’s Best Hospitals ranking is based on:
- national medical quality indicators
- international surveys of medical professionals
- patient satisfaction data
- the use of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)
For many Filipino nurses, the ranking validates years of hard work in a demanding environment and reinforces the impact they had on Austria’s healthcare landscape.
A shared achievement
The celebration among Filipino nurses shows how global healthcare is built on the dedication of professionals from many backgrounds. AKH Wien’s success is not only an Austrian achievement—it is also a testament to the thousands of international staff, including a large Filipino community, who helped shape the hospital into one of the world’s best.
- Hector Pascua
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