Healthcare Services in Sikkim

The beautiful state of Sikkim is equipped with many health facilities and medical services for the people. These medical facilities are well equipped with the modern health technology equipment and tools to provide advanced medical emergency treatment.

Health Schemes of Sikkim Government

Schemes are offered by the government in order to give the people a better mode of living and a healthy life. The Sikkim government has also without fail provided good number of schemes for its people to benefit from.

Janani Surakshya Yojana Scheme (JSYS):

In order to promote institutional deliveries instead of home deliveries, the Janani Surakshya Yojana Scheme has been introduced. The introduction of this scheme has been seen to be highly beneficial for a lot of women have given birth to children in hospitals. In the year 2011, a total of 1909 beneficiaries have been seen out of the total 5000 estimated beneficiaries.

Janani Sishu Surakshya Karyakaram  Scheme (JSSK):

This scheme has been implemented in Sikkim since the year 2011 in order to eliminate expenses of pregnant women before as well as after delivery. The scheme orientation has been completed with active association from departments of Women and Child development, NGO, ASHA and AWW.

Hospitals in Sikkim

There are many hospitals, health centers, clinics and health facilities across the state of Sikkim. These medical facilities provide treatment both to the local patients and other patients from neighboring places as well.


Some of the major hospitals in Sikkim are:

• STNM Hospital in Gangtok
• Singtam District Hospital
• Mangan District Hospital
• Rhencock Hospital
• Gyalshing Hospital
• Namchi Hospital
• Mangan Hospital
• Central Referral Hospital, Tadong
• Primary Health Center in Pakyong

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