Local and Emergency Services
One of the most important things you need to know about Istanbul is that the city continues to develop and move constantly. Because of this situation, tourists and foreigners who come to the city are prepared for emergencies.
But don’t be intimidated by this situation because you can easily find a solution to every emergency in Istanbul. Suppose you become ill or are experiencing a problem such as losing your passport. In that case, it is in your best interest to consult these local services. Let’s give you general information about the local service and emergency points that you need to know in your emergencies.
Hospitals and Emergency Departments
There are many public hospitals and private hospitals in Istanbul, and emergency services departments of hospitals work 24/7. One of the most important things you need to know about Istanbul is that the city is quite crowded and lively. However, Turkey’s healthcare sector is far ahead of many world countries. In this sense, many foreigners come to Turkey for health purposes. Therefore, you can ensure that the local hospital services, especially in developed cities such as Istanbul, meet your urgent needs quite well.
It may make it easier for you to make an appointment before visiting hospitals or obtain general information based on doctors and hospitals before. But if you are faced with a severe health condition and are not in a position to wait for an appointment, you need to go to the emergency rooms open 24/7. In cases where you have urgent health problems, call the 112 Emergency department, and an ambulance will arrive at the point where you are located. You will be transferred to the emergency rooms closest to you. If you are going to come to the city for the first time, you should look at the emergency service numbers while doing research about Istanbul.
If you want to apply to local health-related services other than hospitals, you can also apply to private polyclinics in your city. These units are small hospitals that have been established re...
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