Sylhet serves as the primary medical hub for the northeastern region of Bangladesh, offering a mix of government-funded and private healthcare facilities. The most prominent institution is the **Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital**, which acts as the major referral hospital for the division.
Private healthcare has grown significantly, supported by both local investments and the expatriate community. Notable private hospitals and clinics include: * **Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College and Hospital** * **Sylhet Women's Medical College Hospital** * **Mount Adora Hospital** * **Al Haramain Hospital** * **Ibn Sina Hospital Sylhet**
Pharmacies are widely available throughout the city and rural centers. While major hospitals handle urgent care and trauma, smaller local clinics provide essential primary care to rural and suburban communities. Mental health services and specialized nursing homes are less prevalent but are slowly emerging in the urban center.