Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital

Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital is one of the leading academic paediatric hospitals in the Netherlands, with a history of caring for children and families that spans more than 150 years. The hospitals combines highly specialized paediatric care, scientific research, and medical education to provide comprehensive support for children with a wide range of health conditions, including complex and rare diseases. 

 As part of Erasmus MC, the hospital places children and their families at the centre of everything it does. Its mission is rooted in a commitment to securing the best possible future for every patient and family through collaboration, innovation, and multidisciplinary care. By bringing together healthcare professionals and specialities across disciplines, Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital delivers personalised, family-centred care while continuously advancing paediatric medicine through research and education. 

The hospital offers expertise across all paediatric medical and surgical specialties and is recognised for its integrated approach to care, supporting patients throughout every stage of their healthcare journey. 

Collaboration within ECHO

As a member of ECHO, Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital contributes to strengthening collaboration among Europe’s leading paediatric hospitals through the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and best practices. The hospital participates in PHEMS, supporting the development of a European framework for paediatric health data and fostering cross-border collaboration data-driven paediatric healthcare. Its strong focus on multidisciplinary care, academic excellence, innovation, and family-centred healthcare aligns closely with ECHO’s mission to improve outcomes for children and young people across Europe.