Medical Emergency in Egypt
Nobody wants to fall ill far from home, but knowing the steps in advance makes an emergency less chaotic.
Step 1: Assess and call
- For unconsciousness, heavy bleeding, breathing difficulty or serious injury, call **ambulance 123** immediately (the Chinese Embassy notes this should be dialled from an Egyptian SIM);
- Ask people nearby for help — especially an Arabic speaker who can explain the address.
Step 2: Give your location
- Name of the compound or hotel, the street and a clear landmark;
- Keep a map screenshot ready to share.
Step 3: Get to hospital
- If the situation allows, go straight to the nearest hospital emergency department;
- Take your passport (or a copy), insurance card and medication list.
Step 4: Inform the right people
- Contact your insurer about the claims process;
- For consular help: Chinese Embassy consular protection the Chinese Embassy consular line on our Embassy page, or the MFA global hotline the China MFA global consular hotline on our Embassy page.
Step 5: Keep the paperwork
Keep originals of medical reports, test results and receipts for claims.
Another useful number
- Ministry of Health and Population unified hotline **105**, 24/7, for medical enquiries and complaints, as announced by the Ministry.
Prepare in advance
- Write a "medical card" in Chinese, English and Arabic: name, blood type, allergies, chronic conditions, medications;
- Save emergency, insurer and contact numbers;
- Know where the nearest hospital is;
- The Chinese Embassy notes medical resources are limited in much of Egypt and recommends buying suitable overseas medical/accident insurance before travelling and checking what it covers.
Reminder
Numbers and services can change; check the Chinese Embassy and the Ministry of Health.
Sources
- 中国驻埃及使馆 12 Aug 2026 提醒（急救123，仅限当地电话卡）: eg.china-embassy.gov.cn
- 中国驻埃及使馆 20 Sep 2026 提醒（医疗条件有限、提前购买保险、领保电话）: eg.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Ministry of Health and Population – website: www.mohp.gov.eg
- Al-Masry Al-Youm – MOH unified hotline 105 operating 24 hours (press): www.almasryalyoum.com (non-government / press)
Your first week in Egypt
- Get a local SIM card and save key addresses in Arabic.
- Keep some Egyptian pounds in cash and use official exchange channels.
- Check your health insurance and the nearest hospital.
- Save emergency numbers and your embassy contact from its official website.
- Install a ride-hailing app and find the supermarket and pharmacy near your home.
How we work
- Send your request from the booking page or our contact channels: the task, the city and the date.
- The Wang Fu team checks the details and asks about your field and terminology if needed.
- You receive a written quote and plan before anything starts.
- We assign the right person, coordinate on site or remotely, and stay in touch until the job is done.