Healthcare in Dharamshala serves both the local Himachali population and a large Tibetan community, resulting in a unique blend of modern allopathic medicine and traditional healing systems.
* **Zonal Hospital Dharamshala:** The primary government hospital providing comprehensive medical care, emergency services, and specialized treatments for the Kangra district. * **Delek Hospital:** Located in McLeod Ganj, this charitable hospital is crucial to the Tibetan community, offering both modern medical care and a highly regarded tuberculosis treatment program. * **Men-Tsee-Khang (Tibetan Medical & Astrological Institute):** Founded by the Dalai Lama, this globally renowned institution preserves and practices traditional Tibetan medicine (*Sowa-Rigpa*). * **Private Care:** For advanced tertiary care, many residents rely on the nearby **Fortis Hospital** in Kangra.
