Thiruvananthapuram features a comprehensive healthcare infrastructure, serving as the premier medical hub for southern Kerala and neighboring regions in Tamil Nadu.
* **Government Institutions**: The Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, is Kerala's oldest and largest medical college. The city also hosts nationally recognized specialty institutions, including the Regional Cancer Center (RCC) and the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), a premier institute for advanced cardiac and neurological care. * **Private Hospitals**: Major private multi-specialty hospitals include KIMSHEALTH, Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, PRS Hospital, and NIMS Medicity. * **Traditional Medicine**: As a global destination for holistic wellness, the city is home to the historic Government Ayurveda College alongside numerous certified Ayurvedic treatment centers and wellness retreats. * **Mental Health**: The Government Mental Health Center at Peroorkada (Oolampara) is one of the primary psychiatric care facilities in the state.
