Emergency Services Guide in Solomon Islands

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

• Emergency Number: 911 (universal emergency)

• Ambulance Response: 15-30 minutes in urban areas, up to 60 minutes in remote islands

• Hospital Coverage: Limited public healthcare system with few medical facilities

• Trauma Centers: Very limited, primarily in Honiara (capital city)

• Language Support: English and local languages available

Universal

911

Police

911

Fire

911

Medical

911

Other Numbers

Coast Guard: 7248888

Urban Areas

~20 min

Rural Areas

~45 min

Emergency response times vary significantly due to geographic challenges of island nation

System Type: public

Limited public healthcare system with minimal medical infrastructure, concentrated in Honiara

Coverage Rating:3.5/10

Single trauma center located at National Referral Hospital in Honiara

Honiara

English Available: Yes

Emergency services primarily operate in English, with local language interpretation possible

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