Emergency Services Guide · MauritaniaEmergency Services Guide in Mauritania
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers
• Emergency Number: 112 (universal)
• Ambulance Response: 15-30 minutes urban, 45-60 minutes rural
• Hospital Coverage: Limited public healthcare system with basic facilities in major cities
• Trauma Centers: Limited specialized emergency services in Nouakchott
• Language Support: Arabic and French primary, limited English availability
Emergency Numbers
Universal
112
Police
117
Fire
118
Medical
101
Other Numbers
Response Times
Urban Areas
~25 min
Rural Areas
~50 min
Emergency response times vary significantly due to limited infrastructure and geographic challenges
Hospital System
Limited public healthcare system with minimal infrastructure, concentrated in urban areas
Major Trauma Centers
Very limited specialized emergency and trauma care, primarily in capital city
Language Support
Emergency services primarily operate in Arabic and French
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