Hospitals

Medical help in Prayagraj

In an emergency, call 108 for a free ambulance or 112 for any emergency service. For anything serious, the government emergency department at Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital is the usual destination in the city.

In an emergency

These are national emergency numbers and work from any phone across India.

Main government hospitals

Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital (SRN)

The largest government hospital in the city, attached to Moti Lal Nehru Medical College. Emergency and most specialities.

Moti Lal Nehru Medical College

The city's government medical college; teaching hospital services run through SRN.

Tej Bahadur Sapru Hospital (Beli)

A long-established government hospital serving the city.

Dufferin Hospital

Government hospital focused on maternity and women's health.

Colvin / district facilities

Additional district-level government facilities and community health centres serve the wider district.

We list these hospitals by name only. Department timings, direct phone lines and addresses are not published here until we have confirmed each one against the hospital or the health department.

Practical advice

  • Carry ID and any existing prescriptions or reports with you.
  • Government emergency care does not require an appointment.
  • Pharmacies near the hospital gates stay open late; many close on major festival days.
  • For blood requirements, ask the hospital blood bank first rather than intermediaries.

During Magh Mela and Kumbh

The Mela ground runs its own temporary hospital and a network of medical posts and ambulances. Look for the nearest medical post signboard, or ask any police or Mela staff member — they are stationed at every sector crossing.