Earlier this year, Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) achieved a historic milestone when it became the first hospital in Malaysia to be recognised by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as a COE Heart Failure Program. Today, that distinction continues to carry important meaning for every patient who seeks care at the nation’s heart specialist centre.

For patients, this recognition is far more than a certificate on the wall. It is a guarantee that every stage of their COE Heart Failure journey — from diagnosis and treatment, to rehabilitation and long-term management — meets the highest international standards of safety, quality, and clinical outcomes.

Heart failure is a complex condition that demands both cutting-edge medicine and holistic care. At IJN, patients benefit from a multi-disciplinary team of cardiologists, nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, and educators who work together to ensure treatment is tailored not just to the disease, but to the individual’s lifestyle and long-term wellbeing. The COE Heart Failure certification validates this comprehensive approach, where patient education, follow-up, and lifestyle guidance are as important as surgical or interventional expertise.

For families, it brings reassurance that their loved ones are receiving world-class treatment on par with the best centres globally — without needing to travel overseas. For international patients, it reinforces IJN’s role as a flagship medical tourism hospital under Malaysia Healthcare, offering a trusted destination for advanced heart care in the region.

This recognition also signals IJN’s readiness to continually innovate. By adhering to JCI’s rigorous standards, IJN is committed to reducing complications, improving recovery outcomes, and ensuring that patients experience both clinical excellence and compassionate care.

Ultimately, being recognised as a JCI COE Heart Failure centre means patients who walk through IJN’s doors can be assured of one thing: they are not just receiving treatment, but the best possible chance at a healthier, fuller life.