Hospital administration has evolved significantly over the years in response to changes in medical science, societal needs, technology, and healthcare policies. In the early stages, hospitals were primarily charitable institutions managed by religious organizations or local communities. Administration during this period was informal and focused mainly on custodial care rather than organized medical treatment. Record keeping was minimal, decision-making was centralized with senior physicians or trustees, and there was little emphasis on efficiency, planning, or patient-centered services. With the advancement of medical science in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, hospitals began transforming into centers for diagnosis and treatment. This period marked the beginning of professional hospital administration. The increasing complexity of medical services, introduction of specialized departments, and growth in inpatient care created the need for trained administrators. Administrative roles expanded to include coordination of clinical and non-clinical services, management of finances, staffing, and maintenance of infrastructure. Hospitals started adopting basic management principles, standardized procedures, and formal organizational structures. Post–World War II, hospital administration experienced rapid development due to technological progress, population growth, and rising healthcare demands. Hospitals became large,