Healthcare facilities in Spiti are basic, reflecting its remote, high-altitude environment, and are primarily concentrated in the administrative center of Kaza.
* **Community Health Center (CHC) Kaza:** The primary medical facility serving the valley, equipped for basic treatments, stabilization, and minor emergencies. * **Pharmacies:** A few local pharmacies are available in Kaza, but visitors are strongly advised to carry comprehensive personal medical kits. * **Altitude Sickness Care:** Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a significant concern for visitors. The Kaza CHC provides oxygen and basic care for AMS, but severe medical emergencies require road or air evacuation to larger hospitals in Kullu, Manali, or Shimla. * **Traditional Medicine:** *Amchi* (traditional Tibetan medicine practitioners) continue to play a vital role in community healthcare, especially in the more isolated winter months.
