Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades

Hopital Necker-Enfants Malades is one of the world oldest continuously operating hospitals, founded in 1778, and is the oldest children hospital in existence. Part of AP-HP (Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris), France largest public healthcare network, Necker is a globally revered institution for paediatric medicine, rare diseases, immunology, and transplantation. The hospital occupies a unique position in medical history: it was here that Rene Laennec invented the stethoscope (1816), and here that many foundational principles of clinical medicine were established in the 19th century. Today, it is France leading reference centre for paediatric nephrology, immunology, and rare diseases. Key specialties include Paediatric Medicine (comprehensive care from neonatal to adolescent), Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, Kidney Transplantation (one of France largest programmes for both adults and children), Immunology and Autoimmune Diseases, Primary Immunodeficiency, Nephrology and Renal Medicine, Urology, Paediatric Surgery (all subspecialties), Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, and comprehensive Rare Disease centre (one of Europe most important rare disease centres). Necker receives patients from across France, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa seeking its unparalleled expertise in complex paediatric conditions, rare diseases, and specialised surgery. The hospital is a principal European Reference Network hub for Rare Diseases, Paediatric Cancer, Paediatric Kidney Disease, and Immunodeficiency. Located in the Saint-Germain-des-Pres neighbourhood of Paris, one of the world great cities, with Charles de Gaulle Airport offering 350+ global connections.