Emergency Services Guide
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers in Sri Lanka
• Emergency Number: 119 (universal emergency)
• Ambulance Response: 10-15 minutes urban, 25-40 minutes rural
• Hospital Coverage: Comprehensive public healthcare system with regional hospitals
• Trauma Centers: Major centers in Colombo, Kandy, Jaffna
• Language Support: English widely available in emergency services
Emergency Numbers
Universal
119
Police
112
Fire
110
Medical
119
Other Numbers
Response Times
Urban Areas
~12 min
Rural Areas
~35 min
Response times vary significantly between urban and rural areas due to infrastructure and geographic challenges
Hospital System
Comprehensive public healthcare system with government-funded hospitals in all provinces, supplemented by private healthcare facilities
Major Trauma Centers
Major trauma centers located in primary urban areas with advanced medical facilities
Specialized Care:
- Burn centers
- Cardiac care
- Stroke units
Language Support
Most emergency operators speak English, with translation services available for other languages
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