Healthcare

Ecuador — Healthcare: Emergency Services

Emergency service numbers for Ecuador, as published by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (travel advice last updated 2026-10-02): Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police).

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Ecuador travel adviceLast reviewed: 2026-10-18

Key facts

  • Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police)
  • Emergency medical number: Call 911 and ask for an ambulance.

Costs

  • Private health insurance: $1,400 per year

AI confidence note (remove before publishing)

I have limited knowledge of Ecuador's emergency numbers and healthcare system. A relocating individual should research local guidance or contact Ecuadorian authorities for specific information.

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