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Emergency Services Guide in Paraguay

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

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• Emergency Number: 911 (universal)

• Ambulance Response: 10-15 minutes urban, 25-40 minutes rural

• Hospital Coverage: Public healthcare system with regional hospitals in major cities

• Trauma Centers: Limited specialized centers in Asunción

• Language Support: Spanish primary, limited English availability

Emergency Numbers

Universal

911

Police

911

Fire

911

Medical

911

Other Numbers

Poison Control: 204 800

Response Times

Urban Areas

~12 min

Rural Areas

~35 min

Response times vary significantly between urban and rural areas, with longer wait times in remote regions

Hospital System

System Type: public

Public healthcare system with limited resources, concentrated in urban areas with minimal rural coverage

Coverage Rating:5.5/10

Major Trauma Centers

Limited specialized trauma centers, most concentrated in capital city

Asunción

Specialized Care:

  • Basic emergency services

Language Support

English Available: Limited

Emergency services primarily operate in Spanish, limited translation services