Pokhara serves as the central healthcare hub for Nepal's Gandaki Province, offering a mix of government-run, private, and academic medical facilities.
* **Western Regional Hospital (Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences):** The largest government hospital in the region, providing comprehensive emergency, surgical, and general medical care to a wide catchment area. * **Manipal Teaching Hospital:** A major private hospital and medical college known for specialized treatments and advanced diagnostic facilities. * **Gandaki Medical College & Hospital:** Another prominent teaching hospital offering a wide array of medical services. * **Private Clinics and Specialized Care:** Facilities like Charak Memorial Hospital, Metrocity Hospital, and Fishtail Hospital provide private outpatient and inpatient care. * **Pharmacies:** Widespread throughout the city, particularly concentrated around hospital zones and the Lakeside tourist district. * **Mental Health & Rehabilitation:** Available primarily through the psychiatric departments of the major teaching hospitals, alongside community-based NGOs.
