Emergency Services Guide · SomaliaEmergency Services Guide in Somalia
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers
• Emergency Number: 999 (limited coverage)
• Ambulance Response: 20-45 minutes urban, 45-90 minutes rural
• Hospital Coverage: Limited public healthcare with significant infrastructure challenges
• Trauma Centers: Very few, concentrated in Mogadishu
• Language Support: English and Somali available in major cities
Emergency Numbers
Universal
999
Police
888
Fire
555
Medical
662
Other Numbers
Response Times
Urban Areas
~35 min
Rural Areas
~65 min
Significant delays due to limited infrastructure and ongoing security challenges
Hospital System
Fragmented healthcare system with limited public facilities, heavy reliance on international NGO support
Major Trauma Centers
Extremely limited trauma care infrastructure, primarily in capital city
Specialized Care:
- Basic emergency services
Language Support
Emergency services have limited English language capabilities
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