The Community of Madrid welcomed 102 professionals from America, Africa, and Europe in the first half of 2026 interested in its healthcare model, with special attention to Neonatology, Paediatrics, and digitalisation.
The Community of Madrid has played host during the first half of 2026 to 12 international delegations that visited the region to learn first-hand about its excellent healthcare model. In total, 102 professionals from America, Africa, and Europe participated in these institutional meetings, according to the regional government.
The majority of the visitors were executives: nearly 60% held positions of responsibility in health ministries or general directorates. About 25% were specialist doctors, mainly in paediatrics, neonatology, gynaecology, and obstetrics, while the remaining 15% comprised nursing professionals and quality and humanisation managers.
Among the topics that generated the most interest were Neonatology and Paediatrics, maternal and child health, and advancements in interoperability and digital transformation of the Madrid healthcare system. The delegations were able to learn about both the care and research aspects, with visits to high-complexity centres such as Gregorio Marañón, Ramón y Cajal, Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, 12 de Octubre, La Paz, or Clínico San Carlos.
They also visited the Alcorcón Foundation complex, the Niño Jesús University Children's Hospital, and the Guadarrama University Associated Hospital. In Primary Care, the visitors learned about the operation of health centres Santa Mónica, Isla de Oza, Barrio del Pilar, and Las Tablas, as well as the operability of SUMMA 112.
Another point of interest was the Regional Transplant Coordination Office, which works with high-complexity hospitals where transplants are performed and donor centres. In the research field, the delegations were able to learn about the Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute.
These visits reinforce the position of Madrid's public healthcare as an international benchmark and open the door to future collaborations in healthcare management, research, and digitalisation. For the citizens of the region, the exchange represents recognition of the healthcare system they use daily and an opportunity for Madrid to continue attracting talent and investment in health.
The regional government has not specified the schedule for upcoming visits but confirms that the demand for knowledge of the Madrid model continues to grow.
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