Turtuk is a remote, high-altitude village, and its healthcare infrastructure is quite basic.
* **Primary Health Center (PHC)**: The village is served by a local PHC equipped to handle minor ailments, basic first aid, and primary care. * **Indian Army Medical Assistance**: Due to the heavy military presence near the Line of Control, the Indian Army frequently provides emergency medical assistance and occasionally runs health camps for the local population. * **Major Hospitals**: For serious medical emergencies or specialized care, residents and visitors must travel to the Sub-District Hospital in Diskit or the Sonam Norboo Memorial (SNM) Hospital in Leh, which is roughly a 7 to 8-hour drive away.
