Emergency Services Guide
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers in Solomon Islands
• 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
Emergency Numbers
Universal
911
Police
911
Fire
911
Medical
911
Other Numbers
Response Times
Urban Areas
~20 min
Rural Areas
~45 min
Emergency response times vary significantly due to geographic challenges of island nation
Hospital System
Limited public healthcare system with minimal medical infrastructure, concentrated in Honiara
Major Trauma Centers
Single trauma center located at National Referral Hospital in Honiara
Language Support
Emergency services primarily operate in English, with local language interpretation possible
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