What are emergency services like in Santo Domingo?
When we asked members about emergency services in Santo Domingo, they wrote...
"Emergency services in Santo Domingo, are provided by various organizations, including the public health system, private hospitals, and the Red Cross. The quality of these services can vary, and response times may be slower than in more developed countries. To call for an ambulance, you can dial 9-1-1, which is the national emergency number. It is important to provide clear information about your location and the nature of the emergency to ensure the appropriate assistance is dispatched," commented one expat who made the move to Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic.

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"Private hospitals differ one from the other. Most are good and some are excellent. You can get almost all kinds of care in private hospitals and good quality care in private clinics. There are many private facilities in Santo Domingo," remarked another expat in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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What are emergency services like in Santo Domingo?
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