Emergency Medical Guide
In a medical emergency in Okinawa, knowing what to do can save lives. Here's your comprehensive guide.
When to Call 119
- Severe chest pain or difficulty breathing
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe bleeding
- Suspected stroke (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty)
- Serious injury or accident
- Allergic reaction with breathing difficulty
How to Call 119
Dial 119 from any phone. Say "Kyukyusha onegaishimasu" (救急車お願いします). Give your location and describe the situation. Stay on the line.
When calling 119:
Say "Kyukyusha onegaishimasu"
(救急車お願いします = Please send an ambulance)
Emergency Hospitals
もとぶ野毛病院
医療法人 徳洲会 中部徳洲会病院
南部徳洲会病院
琉球大学病院
社会医療法人仁愛会 浦添総合病院
那覇NICE救急クリニック
TONARIクリニック
公益社団法人 北部地区医師会 北部地区医師会病院
広栄クリニック
Night & Holiday Clinics
For non-life-threatening issues outside regular hours, Okinawa has designated night/holiday clinics. Check our directory for facilities with after-hours service.
Emergency Pharmacy
For urgent medication needs, look for pharmacies with late-night hours or 24-hour service in our directory.