Bosnia And Herzegovina flagEmergency Services Guide

Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers in Bosnia And Herzegovina

• Emergency Number: 112 (universal), 122 (ambulance)

• Ambulance Response: 10-15 minutes urban, 20-30 minutes rural

• Hospital Coverage: Public healthcare system with regional hospitals across entity

• Trauma Centers: Major centers in Sarajevo, Banja Luka

• Language Support: Bosnian primary, limited English in urban areas

Emergency Numbers

Universal

112

Police

122

Fire

123

Medical

124

Other Numbers

Mountain Rescue: 124

Response Times

Urban Areas

~12 min

Rural Areas

~25 min

Response times vary by region, with Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina having faster urban response

Hospital System

System Type: public

Public healthcare system with limited resources, concentrated in major cities

Coverage Rating:6.5/10

Major Trauma Centers

Limited comprehensive trauma centers, concentrated in major urban areas

SarajevoBanja LukaTuzla

Specialized Care:

  • Basic trauma care
  • Emergency surgical units

Language Support

English Available: Limited

Limited English support in emergency services, interpreter may be needed