Emergency numbers for Uganda
Dialling code: +256
Primary emergency numbers
Ambulance / Medical
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911
To facilitate provision of access to health emergency services through Voice telephony, Short Messaging Services (SMS) and Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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Search and rescue on Lake Victoria and other water bodies in Uganda
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Uganda is 999. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (999), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 999 from any mobile or landline in Uganda, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Uganda country code is ++256. Alternatively dial 999 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 999 in Uganda is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Uganda is 911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (911), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 911 from any mobile or landline in Uganda, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Uganda country code is ++256. Alternatively dial 911 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 911 in Uganda is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.