Emergency Services Guide · Guinea-BissauEmergency Services Guide in Guinea-Bissau
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers
• Emergency Number: 112 (limited coverage)
• Ambulance Response: 20-45 minutes in urban areas, up to 2 hours in rural regions
• Hospital Coverage: Limited public healthcare system with minimal infrastructure
• Trauma Centers: Very limited, concentrated in Bissau
• Language Support: Portuguese and Creole primary languages
Emergency Numbers
Universal
112
Police
132
Fire
131
Medical
130
Response Times
Urban Areas
~30 min
Rural Areas
~90 min
Extremely variable response times due to limited healthcare infrastructure and challenging terrain
Hospital System
Extremely limited public healthcare system with minimal resources, concentrated in urban areas
Major Trauma Centers
Single primary hospital in capital with very limited trauma care capabilities
Language Support
Limited language support, primarily Portuguese and local Creole
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