Emergency Services Guide · SenegalEmergency Services Guide in Senegal
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers
• Emergency Number: 112 (universal), 17 (medical emergencies)
• Ambulance Response: 15-25 minutes urban, 30-45 minutes rural
• Hospital Coverage: Public healthcare system with regional hospitals in major cities
• Trauma Centers: Limited specialized centers in Dakar
• Language Support: French official language, local languages also used
Emergency Numbers
Universal
112
Police
17
Fire
18
Medical
15
Other Numbers
Response Times
Urban Areas
~20 min
Rural Areas
~40 min
Emergency response times vary significantly between urban and rural areas, with longer delays in remote regions
Hospital System
Public healthcare system with limited resources, concentrated in urban areas like Dakar
Major Trauma Centers
Limited specialized trauma care, most advanced facilities in Dakar
Specialized Care:
- Basic emergency services
Language Support
Limited English support, French and local languages predominate
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