Healthcare
Uruguay — Healthcare: Emergency Services
Emergency service numbers for Uruguay, as published by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (travel advice last updated 2025-12-10): Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police).
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Uruguay travel adviceLast reviewed: 2026-10-17
Why this matters
Wrong emergency-number information is dangerous, not just inconvenient — always confirm locally rather than relying solely on this entry.
Key facts
- Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police)
- Emergency medical number: Call 911 and ask for an ambulance.
Costs
- Emergency room visits: N/A
Timelines
- Emergency room visits cost: N/A
Common mistakes
- Relying only on a general national number without also getting your specific mutualista's own emergency/ambulance contact once enrolled.