Hospitals

Both public and private hospitals are available in Punjab. Queues and waits are generally longer in the public hospitals. For travelers, medical insurance is advisable.

In Punjab and the major cities, hospitals are clean, modern and offer a good standard of treatment and service. The doctors are generally able to speak English and many are overseas educated. Smaller towns may only have a single provincial hospital, and villages a local clinic, which cannot handle serious medical treatments.

It’s best to seek care for dental, optical and cosmetic treatments in Punjab. Major operations should also be conducted in Punjab, if possible. Most major hospitals in Punjab have a 24-hour service.

Emergency Numbers

The following emergency numbers are free of charge. Please note: English-speaking operators may not be available at certain times.

Police   15
Fire       16

Medical Evacuation & Ambulance Service (Punjab) Tel. 115