Emergency Services

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Tap to call immediately · Ambulance available

Immediate Steps

What to Do in an Emergency

Stay calm and call 0746 044 400 immediately. Our emergency team will guide you.

Do not move the patient if you suspect a spinal injury, fracture, or major trauma.

If coming by car, drop the patient at the Emergency Entrance on the right side of Ghana Street, Ilemela District.

If an ambulance is needed, state the patient's location clearly and stay on the line.

Bring any medications the patient is currently taking and inform us of known allergies.

Warning Signs

Chest pain, pressure, or tightness

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

Sudden severe headache ("thunderclap")

Facial drooping, arm weakness, or speech difficulty (stroke)

Unconsciousness or unresponsiveness

Severe burns, deep cuts, or major trauma

Suspected poisoning or drug overdose

Seizures or convulsions

Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)

Heavy uncontrolled bleeding

Choking or airway obstruction

High fever in infants under 3 months

Emergency Capabilities

Fully equipped resus bays with defibrillators, ventilators, and emergency medication.

On-call specialists in cardiology, surgery, neurology, paediatrics, and obstetrics.

In-ED X-ray, CT, ECG, blood gas, and STAT laboratory results within 30 minutes.

A dedicated emergency operating theatre available at all times for urgent surgery.

Dedicated paediatric bay with child-specific equipment and a paediatric nurse on duty.

Direct cath lab activation for STEMI patients, target door-to-balloon time under 90 minutes.

Rapid CT imaging and thrombolysis capability for eligible stroke patients.

Royal Hospital ambulance with trained paramedics — call 0746 044 400 to dispatch.

Ghana Street, Ilemela District, Mwanza Region · Clearly signposted Emergency Entrance

Main Emergency

0746 044 400

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