Emergency Services Guide
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers in Comoros
• Emergency Number: 17 (universal emergency)
• Ambulance Response: 15-30 minutes in urban areas, up to 60 minutes in rural regions
• Hospital Coverage: Limited public healthcare system with few medical facilities
• Trauma Centers: Very limited, primarily in Moroni and Mutsamudu
• Language Support: French and Arabic primarily used in emergency services
Emergency Numbers
Universal
17
Police
17
Fire
18
Medical
17
Response Times
Urban Areas
~20 min
Rural Areas
~45 min
Emergency response times are significantly impacted by limited infrastructure and geographic challenges of island nation
Hospital System
Minimal public healthcare infrastructure with few hospitals, primarily concentrated in urban areas
Major Trauma Centers
Very limited trauma care capabilities with minimal specialized emergency medical services
Language Support
Emergency services primarily operate in French and Arabic
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