Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital

Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital, part of Karolinska University Hospital, is Sweden’s leading centre for specialised and highly specialised paediatric care. Located in Stockholm, it provides advanced treatment for children from across Sweden and internationally, combining clinical excellence with cutting-edge research and strong family-centred support.

The hospital is recognised as a national leader in paediatric care and operates within Karolinska University Hospital’s broader mission to advance healthcare development, particularly in areas involving severe or complex diseases where treatment options remain limited. Its vision is to cure and relieve tomorrow what cannot be cured or relieved today, while striving to be the best in treating and alleviating conditions where care options exist. The hospital’s mission is to be the best at the most difficult, while taking responsibility for shared healthcare resources.

Guided by core values of responsibility, humanity, and a holistic approach, Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital delivers highly specialised paediatric services across a wide range of conditions. Its national highly specialised care includes rare and complex disorders such as congenital anomalies, skeletal dysplasias, immunodeficiencies, rare kidney diseases, congenital limb deficiencies, and complex respiratory and neurological conditions.

The hospital provides care through multiple inpatient, outpatient, and home care units, supported by strong clinical activity, surgical capacity, and a broad portfolio of ongoing clinical studies and research programmes. It is also a major centre for innovation in paediatric medicine, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Collaboration within ECHO

As a member of ECHO, Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital contributes expertise in highly specialized paediatric care, rare and complex diseases, clinical research, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The hospital supports European cooperation through the exchange of knowledge, clinical expertise, and best practices, particularly in the management of children with complex and highly specialised healthcare needs. Its strong commitment to research, education, and family-centred care aligns with ECHO’s mission to improve outcomes for children and young people across Europe.