Emergency Services Guide · YemenEmergency Services Guide in Yemen
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers
• Emergency Number: 191 (universal)
• Ambulance Response: 20-45 minutes (highly variable due to ongoing conflict)
• Hospital Coverage: Limited public healthcare system, severely impacted by war
• Trauma Centers: Minimal specialized care in Sana'a and Aden
• Language Support: Arabic primary, limited English in major cities
Emergency Numbers
Universal
191
Police
194
Fire
191
Medical
191
Other Numbers
Response Times
Urban Areas
~30 min
Rural Areas
~45 min
Emergency response severely compromised by ongoing conflict and infrastructure destruction
Hospital System
Healthcare system critically damaged by prolonged conflict, 50% of medical facilities non-functional
Major Trauma Centers
Extremely limited trauma care capabilities due to ongoing conflict
Language Support
Very limited English support in emergency services
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