Emergency Services Guide · AfghanistanEmergency Services Guide in Afghanistan
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers
• Emergency Number: No universal emergency number
• Limited Emergency Services: Significant challenges due to ongoing conflict
• Urban Areas: Minimal professional emergency response capabilities
• Rural Areas: Extremely limited medical and emergency infrastructure
• International Assistance: Heavily reliant on NGO and humanitarian support
Emergency Numbers
Police
119
Response Times
Urban Areas
~30 min
Rural Areas
~90 min
Emergency response severely compromised by ongoing security challenges and limited infrastructure
Hospital System
Fragmented healthcare system with minimal government infrastructure, heavily dependent on international humanitarian organizations
Major Trauma Centers
Extremely limited trauma care capabilities, primarily in major urban centers
Language Support
Minimal English language support in emergency services
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