Healthcare in Leh is specifically adapted to its high-altitude environment, with a strong focus on treating Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and altitude-related ailments for both residents and visitors.
* **Sonam Norboo Memorial (SNM) Hospital:** The primary government healthcare facility in the city, providing comprehensive medical services, emergency care, and specialized altitude-sickness wards. * **Mahabodhi Karuna Charitable Hospital:** A prominent NGO-run facility offering holistic healthcare, eye care, and general medicine to the local community. * **Army General Hospital:** While primarily serving military personnel stationed in the region, the Indian Army's medical facilities frequently provide critical life-saving assistance and emergency evacuations for civilians. * **Pharmacies:** A robust network of local pharmacies lines the Main Bazaar, well-stocked with essential medications, oxygen cylinders, and high-altitude remedies.
