Kathmandu is the central healthcare hub of Nepal, offering the most advanced medical facilities in the country. The city relies on a mix of government-run hospitals, private institutions, and specialized clinics.
**Major Hospitals & Facilities:** - **Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH):** A premier public hospital providing comprehensive medical care and serving as a major teaching institution. - **Bir Hospital:** The oldest and one of the busiest government hospitals in Nepal, historically serving the masses. - **Norvic International Hospital:** A leading private facility in Thapathali, renowned for cardiology and critical care. - **Grande International Hospital:** A modern, multi-specialty private hospital offering advanced surgical and diagnostic services. - **Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital (Teku Hospital):** The country's primary center for infectious diseases.
Pharmacies are ubiquitous, especially clustered around major hospitals. While mental health infrastructure is still developing nationwide, specialized care is available through private practitioners and facilities like the mental health wing at Patan Hospital in the adjoining city of Lalitpur.
