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Uganda Emergency Numbers: 911, 112, Police and Ambulance / Medical

Q: What is the Police number in Uganda?

The Police number in Uganda is 999 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Ambulance / Medical number in Uganda?

The Ambulance / Medical number in Uganda is 911 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: Is 112 used for emergencies in Uganda?

Yes. Uganda lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.

Q: Is 911 used for emergencies in Uganda?

Yes. Uganda lists 911 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.

Official Uganda emergency numbers for Police and Ambulance / Medical, including 911, 112 and 999. Tap to call verified local numbers.

Dialling code +256

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Updated 2026-05-06

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Ambulance / Medical

911
To facilitate provision of access to health emergency services through Voice telephony, Short Messaging Services (SMS) and Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)

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Other useful numbers

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Other Emergency Services

116
110
Search and rescue on Lake Victoria and other water bodies in Uganda

Official sources

Official source notes for Uganda cover Police and Ambulance / Medical numbers where available.

Police 999 ITU-E.129
Police 112 ITU-E.129
Ambulance / Medical 911 ITU-E.129
Other Emergency Services 116 ITU-E.129
Other Emergency Services 110 ITU-E.129

Frequently asked questions

What is the official emergency number in Uganda?

Official emergency numbers in Uganda are listed above for Police and Ambulance / Medical. Use the source section when a verified source is available.

What is the Police number in Uganda?

The Police number in Uganda is 999. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Ambulance / Medical number in Uganda?

The Ambulance / Medical number in Uganda is 911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Is 112 used for emergencies in Uganda?

Yes. Uganda lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.

Is 911 used for emergencies in Uganda?

Yes. Uganda lists 911 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.

How do I call Police in Uganda when visiting from another country?

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.

How do I call Ambulance / Medical in Uganda when visiting from another country?

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.

What should I say when I call Police in Uganda?

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.

Why use this emergency numbers directory?

Keep Uganda emergency numbers ready before you travel. Use the local number first, then browse other countries if your route changes.

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