Emergency Services Guide · UruguayEmergency Services Guide in Uruguay
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers
• Emergency Number: 911 (universal)
• Ambulance Response: 10-15 minutes urban, 25-40 minutes rural
• Hospital Coverage: Comprehensive public healthcare system with ASSE providing nationwide medical services
• Trauma Centers: Major centers in Montevideo, key regional hospitals in interior provinces
• Language Support: Spanish primary, limited English in emergency services
Emergency Numbers
Universal
911
Police
911
Fire
911
Medical
911
Other Numbers
Response Times
Urban Areas
~12 min
Rural Areas
~35 min
Response times vary significantly between urban Montevideo and rural interior regions, with longer distances impacting emergency services
Hospital System
Integrated national healthcare system with ASSE providing comprehensive public medical coverage across Uruguay
Major Trauma Centers
Specialized trauma centers concentrated in major urban areas with limited coverage in rural regions
Specialized Care:
- Burn centers
- Cardiac care
- Stroke units
Language Support
Emergency services primarily operate in Spanish, limited English interpretation
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