Healthcare

Pune serves as a premier healthcare destination in Western India, offering a mix of government-run hospitals, large private multi-specialty centers, and numerous neighborhood clinics. Notable institutions include **Sassoon General Hospital**, a primary government teaching hospital, alongside prominent private facilities such as **Ruby Hall Clinic**, **Jehangir Hospital**, and **Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital**. The city is also a global pharmaceutical and medical research hub, most notably home to the **Serum Institute of India**. For mental health, the **Regional Mental Hospital** in Yerwada is one of the largest psychiatric facilities in the state. Extensive networks of pharmacies, including 24/7 dispensaries, are spread throughout the city's neighborhoods.