Nepal flagEmergency Services Guide

Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers in Nepal

• Emergency Number: 112 (universal), 991 (police), 101 (ambulance)

• Ambulance Response: 15-30 minutes urban, 45-60 minutes rural

• Hospital Coverage: Public healthcare system with regional variations

• Trauma Centers: Limited in Kathmandu and major cities

• Language Support: English available in urban emergency services

Emergency Numbers

Universal

112

Police

991

Fire

101

Medical

101

Other Numbers

Mountain Rescue: 1097
tourist police: 1144

Response Times

Urban Areas

~25 min

Rural Areas

~55 min

Significant delays in rural mountain regions due to terrain and infrastructure challenges

Hospital System

System Type: mixed

Public healthcare system with limited resources, concentrated in urban areas with significant rural healthcare gaps

Coverage Rating:5.5/10

Major Trauma Centers

Limited comprehensive trauma centers, primarily in Kathmandu Valley

KathmanduPokharaLalitpur

Specialized Care:

  • Basic trauma care
  • Limited burn centers

Language Support

English Available: Yes

Emergency services in major cities have English-speaking operators