Emergency Services Guide · Timor-LesteEmergency Services Guide in Timor-Leste
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers
• Emergency Number: 112 (universal)
• Ambulance Response: 15-30 minutes nationwide
• Hospital Coverage: Limited public healthcare system with basic facilities in Dili
• Trauma Centers: Limited specialized emergency services
• Language Support: Portuguese and Tetum primary, limited English availability
Emergency Numbers
Universal
112
Police
112
Fire
112
Medical
112
Response Times
Urban Areas
~15 min
Rural Areas
~30 min
Emergency response times vary significantly due to limited infrastructure and challenging terrain
Hospital System
Basic public healthcare system with limited facilities, primarily concentrated in Dili
Major Trauma Centers
Very limited specialized emergency and trauma care, most complex cases referred internationally
Language Support
Emergency services primarily operate in Portuguese and Tetum, limited English translation
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