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What are emergency services like in Colombia?

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When we asked members about emergency services in Colombia, they wrote...

"Emergency services in Colombia are generally reliable and efficient. In the event of an emergency, the best way to call for an ambulance is to dial 123, the national emergency number. This number is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ambulances are typically staffed with trained medical personnel and equipped with the necessary medical supplies to provide basic medical care. In addition, the ambulance service is often accompanied by a police escort to ensure the safety of the patient and medical personnel," said another in Colombia.

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"There are three hospitals, approximately 10 -20 minutes away. All private hospitals," explained one expat who made the move to Medellin, Colombia.

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