Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital & Research Institute (MGCHRI), Visakhapatnam, has been ranked ninth among the Best Oncology Hospitals in India in the prestigious Outlook Best Hospital Ranking 2026, Managing Director and Chief Surgical Oncologist Murali Krishna Voonna announced on Friday.Addressing a press conference, Dr. Murali Krishna said the institute had also been recognised as the top oncology hospital in Andhra Pradesh, making it the only dedicated cancer hospital from the State to feature among the country’s top 10 oncology hospitals. The recognition reflects MGCHRI’s commitment to delivering advanced, evidence-based and patient-centred cancer care, he said.Highlighting the institute’s achievements over the past two decades, Dr. Murali Krishna said MGCHRI had treated more than two lakh cancer patients, performed over 25,000 cancer surgeries, delivered around 30,000 radiation therapy sessions, completed over 500 robotic surgeries, and carried out more than 200 bone marrow transplants.He said the hospital offers comprehensive cancer care backed by advanced technologies such as TomoTherapy Radixact X9, robotic surgery, TOF PET-CT, bone marrow transplantation, precision oncology, molecular diagnostics, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.Dr. Murali Krishna said the recognition was a reflection of the trust reposed by patients and the unwavering dedication of the hospital’s doctors, nurses and support staff. Published - June 26, 2026 06:39 pm IST