Patna serves as a major healthcare hub for Bihar and neighboring states. The city is home to several premier government and private medical institutions.
**Major Hospitals & Institutes:** * **AIIMS Patna (All India Institute of Medical Sciences):** A premier tertiary care hospital and medical college. * **Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH):** One of the oldest medical colleges in India, providing extensive public health services. * **Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS):** A specialized tertiary care institute. * **Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH):** A key government hospital. * **Private Healthcare:** Prominent private facilities include Paras HMRI Hospital, Ruban Memorial Hospital, and Kurji Holy Family Hospital.
Pharmacies and smaller specialized clinics are widely distributed across residential neighborhoods like Kankarbagh and Rajendra Nagar.