Minicoy's healthcare infrastructure is primarily managed by the Lakshadweep administration.
* **Government Hospital Minicoy**: The main medical facility on the island, providing primary health care, maternity services, and basic emergency treatment. * **Ayurveda & Homeopathic Dispensaries**: Traditional Indian medicine and alternative systems are available through government-run clinics. * **Medical Evacuation**: Local facilities are not equipped for advanced surgeries or complex medical emergencies. In critical cases, patients are airlifted via helicopter to specialty hospitals on the Indian mainland, primarily in Kochi, Kerala.
