
Hygeia Healthcare — China's Largest Private Oncology Hospital Chain
August 17, 2026
Founded in 2009 and listed in Hong Kong, Hygeia Healthcare has grown into the largest private oncology healthcare group in China, with a hospital network spanning multiple provinces and thousands of beds.
China's Leading Private Oncology Group
Hygeia Healthcare (海吉亚医疗) was founded in 2009, starting from radiotherapy services and gradually growing into the largest oncology-focused healthcare group in China. In 2020 it listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (ticker 6078.HK), a milestone for its scale and investment capacity.
Hygeia's distinctive strategy is to build a hospital chain rather than a single facility. This chain model lets the group standardize protocols, share expertise, and expand access to cancer treatment across many localities.
A Network Across Many Provinces
- The hospital network covers many provinces and cities nationwide, concentrated in major hubs such as Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Chongqing and Suzhou.
- The system includes both group-owned and group-operated hospitals as well as radiotherapy services delivered to partner hospitals.
- Total bed capacity reaches into the thousands of beds for oncology and multidisciplinary care.
Why "Number One" Matters for Patients
Scale is more than a number. For cancer patients, a leading hospital chain brings real advantages:
- Deep treatment experience from large annual patient volumes.
- Standardized quality across facilities in the same system.
- Capacity to invest in modern radiotherapy technology and equipment, backed by a listed group.
- Convenient access through a broad network that shortens travel for domestic patients.
For international patients, choosing a group with a leading position, financial transparency and a commitment to quality is a key reason to entrust their treatment journey.




