Health & Medical Emergency Numbers
Keep these vital medical emergency numbers at hand while in Luanda. In a health emergency, call immediately and describe location, symptoms and level of consciousness as clearly as possible.
Ambulance — INEMA
116
National Institute of Medical Emergencies (INEMA). Say “ambulância” clearly.
General Emergency
112
Works on most mobile networks, even without credit. Ask for an ambulance.
What to say when you call
- Location first: address, landmark, neighbourhood. If possible, share a map link.
- Patient: age, sex, conscious/unconscious, breathing yes/no.
- Main symptoms: chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, seizures, trauma, etc.
- Callback number: keep the line available.
Português (curto)
“Preciso de ambulância em [morada/marco]. Pessoa [idade/sexo], [consciente ou inconsciente], [a respirar ou não], sintomas: [descrever]. O meu número é [n.º].”
English (short)
“I need an ambulance at [address/landmark]. Patient [age/sex], [conscious or unconscious], [breathing or not], symptoms: [describe]. My phone number is [no.].”