Emergency Services Guide in Bhutan

Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers

• Emergency Number: 112 (universal)

• Ambulance Response: 15-25 minutes in urban areas, longer in rural regions

• Hospital Coverage: Limited public healthcare system with few regional hospitals

• Trauma Centers: Limited specialized emergency facilities

• Language Support: English available in major hospitals and urban centers

Universal

112

Police

110

Fire

110

Medical

112

Other Numbers

Mountain Rescue: 112

Urban Areas

~20 min

Rural Areas

~45 min

Emergency response times vary significantly due to mountainous terrain and limited infrastructure

System Type: public

Limited public healthcare system with few hospitals concentrated in urban areas, significant challenges in rural regions

Coverage Rating:4.5/10

Very limited trauma care facilities, most advanced medical services concentrated in capital

ThimphuParo

Specialized Care:

English Available: Yes

English widely understood in medical facilities, especially in urban areas

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