Emergency Services Guide · GhanaEmergency Services Guide in Ghana
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers
• Emergency Number: 192 (Police), 193 (Fire), 191 (Ambulance)
• Ambulance Response: 15-30 minutes urban, 45-60 minutes rural
• Hospital Coverage: Public healthcare system with regional hospitals
• Trauma Centers: Limited in Accra and Kumasi
• Language Support: English is primary emergency service language
Emergency Numbers
Police
192
Fire
193
Medical
191
Other Numbers
Response Times
Urban Areas
~25 min
Rural Areas
~50 min
Significant variations between urban and rural areas due to infrastructure challenges
Hospital System
Public healthcare system with limited resources, concentrated in urban areas with significant rural healthcare gaps
Major Trauma Centers
Limited comprehensive trauma centers, most concentrated in major urban areas
Specialized Care:
- Limited burn units
- Basic poison control
Language Support
Emergency services primarily operate in English, local languages may have limited support
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