Emergency Services - Ghana Hospital Finder

1. Emergency Facility Finder

Quickly find the closest emergency facilities

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2. Immediate First Aid Help

Step-by-step guides for common emergencies with voice instructions

"Child not breathing"

Remember

These instructions are meant for emergency situations while waiting for professional help.

Always call emergency services (112) for serious situations.

First Aid Tips

Quick tips for common first aid situations:

For bleeding, apply direct pressure to the wound
For burns, cool with clean running water for 10-15 minutes
For choking, perform abdominal thrusts
For suspected stroke, remember FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time)

3. Emergency Contact Numbers

Fast access to emergency services phone numbers

National Emergency

As of January 2020, Ghana has officially unified all emergency services under a single number: 112

Call 112

Ghana's national emergency number for police, fire, ambulance and all emergency services

Legacy Service Numbers

These individual service numbers still work but the unified 112 is now recommended:

Police 191
Ambulance 193
Fire Service 192
Regional Emergencies 112

Note: 112 is now the primary emergency number for all services throughout Ghana.

4. Live Referral Guide

Simple flow to help determine where to go for different conditions

What is your emergency?

Select the option that best describes your situation

5. Emergency Preparedness Kit

Build and maintain your emergency preparedness kit

Ghana-Specific Emergency Items

Water purification tablets or portable filter
Insect repellent and mosquito nets
Oral rehydration salts (ORS)
Anti-malarial medication
Sunscreen and protective clothing
Local emergency contact numbers written down
Ghana Cedis cash in small denominations

Tip: Review and update your kit every 6 months. Check expiration dates on food, water, and medications.

6. Emergency Alerts & Notifications

Stay informed about emergencies in your area

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7. Medical Emergency Translator

Communicate medical emergencies in local languages

Quick Emergency Phrases

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I need help!

This is an emergency!

Take me to the hospital

I am in pain

I need my medicine

I am allergic to...

Body Parts & Symptoms

Body Parts:

Head

Chest

Stomach

Arm

Leg

Symptoms:

Pain

Bleeding

Fever

Dizzy

Nausea

8. Emergency Contact Manager

Manage your emergency contacts for quick access

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9. Emergency Medical Information

Store critical medical information for emergencies

Medical Information Card

Blood Type

Allergies

Medical Conditions

Current Medications

Emergency Notes

Quick Access Card

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5. Offline First Aid Guide

Download our mobile first aid app for offline use

Mobile First Aid Micro-App

A progressive web app (PWA) that works offline:

Download once, then use offline
No app store or heavy data needed
Add it to your home screen
Includes guides for CPR, Choking, Burns, and Bleeding
Instructions in English and local languages with audio support

Get The First Aid App

Access life-saving first aid guides even when offline. Our PWA (Progressive Web App) gives you:

Offline access - No internet connection needed in emergencies
Step-by-step guides - Clear instructions for all common emergencies
One-touch emergency calling - Direct access to emergency services
Ghana-specific information - Tailored for local conditions

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Important: This guide is for emergency reference only. Always call 112 for emergency medical assistance.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Check responsiveness by tapping shoulders and asking loudly if they're OK
Call 112 or ask someone else to call
Check for breathing (look, listen, feel for 10 seconds)
If not breathing normally, begin chest compressions:
- Place heel of hand on center of chest
- Place other hand on top and interlock fingers
- Press down hard and fast (100-120 compressions per minute)
- Allow chest to fully recoil between compressions
Give 30 compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths (tilt head, pinch nose, seal lips around mouth)
Continue 30:2 ratio until help arrives or person shows signs of life
If unwilling/unable to give rescue breaths, do continuous chest compressions

Remember for CPR

C - Compressions: Push hard and fast
A - Airway: Tilt head back
B - Breathing: Give rescue breaths

For Adults & Children Over 1 Year:

Ask "Are you choking?" - If they can speak, cough, or breathe, encourage them to cough
If they cannot speak, cough, or breathe, perform back blows:
- Stand to the side and slightly behind them
- Support their chest with one hand
- Give up to 5 sharp blows between shoulder blades with heel of your hand
If back blows don't work, perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver):
- Stand behind the person and wrap arms around their waist
- Make a fist with one hand and place it above the navel (not on ribs)
- Grasp fist with other hand and pull sharply inward and upward
- Repeat up to 5 times
Alternate between 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts until object is expelled or person becomes unconscious
If they become unconscious, begin CPR

For Infants (Under 1 Year):

Hold infant face-down along your forearm, supporting their head
Give 5 back blows between shoulder blades with heel of your hand
Turn infant over onto your other arm, face-up
Give 5 chest thrusts using 2-3 fingers on breastbone (just below nipple line)
Repeat back blows and chest thrusts until object is expelled or infant becomes unconscious

Warning Signs of Choking

Inability to speak
Difficulty breathing or noisy breathing
Clutching the throat
Weak or ineffective cough
Blue or dusky color on lips or face

Severe Bleeding

Apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean cloth, bandage, or clothing
If possible, elevate the injured area above the level of the heart
Add more gauze or cloth if blood soaks through (don't remove original material)
For limb wounds, apply pressure to pressure points (brachial artery for arm, femoral artery for leg)
If bleeding doesn't stop, apply a tourniquet as a last resort only if professional training received
Call 112 immediately
Keep the person warm and calm
Monitor for signs of shock (pale skin, rapid pulse/breathing, weakness, confusion)

When to Seek Immediate Help

Severe, uncontrolled bleeding
Wounds with embedded objects
Deep wounds or wounds with jagged edges
Wounds to the chest, abdomen, or head
Any bleeding that doesn't stop after 15 minutes of direct pressure

Burns

First-Degree Burns (Superficial):

Cool the burn with cool (not cold) running water for 10-15 minutes
Do not use ice as it can damage tissue
Apply aloe vera gel or moisturizer
Take over-the-counter pain relievers if needed
Cover with a loose sterile bandage if necessary

Second-Degree Burns (Partial Thickness):

Cool the burn with cool running water for 15-20 minutes
Do not break blisters
Cover with a sterile bandage or clean cloth
Do not apply butter, oil, or ointments
Seek medical attention if the burn is larger than 3 inches, on face/hands/feet/groin, or involves a joint

Third-Degree Burns (Full Thickness):

Call 112 immediately
Do not remove clothing stuck to the burn
Do not immerse large severe burns in water
Cover area with a cool, clean cloth
Elevate the burned area above heart level if possible
Monitor for signs of shock

Burn Severity

First-degree: Red, painful, no blisters (like sunburn)
Second-degree: Red, painful, blisters, some thickening
Third-degree: White/charred appearance, may be painless due to nerve damage

Seek Immediate Medical Help for:

Burns larger than palm of hand
Burns on face, hands, feet, genitals, or joints
Third-degree burns of any size
Chemical or electrical burns
Burns with difficulty breathing

Stroke

Time is critical for stroke! Each minute of delay can mean lost brain cells. Call 112 immediately if you suspect a stroke.

Use the F.A.S.T. Method to Identify Stroke:

F - Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A - Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S - Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
T - Time: If you observe any of these signs, call emergency services immediately!

Steps to Take:

Call 112 immediately - state that you suspect a stroke
Note the time when symptoms first appeared (important for treatment decisions)
Have the person lie down with head slightly elevated if possible
Do not give them anything to eat or drink
If unconscious but breathing, place in recovery position
If not breathing, begin CPR

Additional Warning Signs of Stroke

Sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of body
Sudden confusion or trouble understanding speech
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden severe headache with no known cause

For immediate life-threatening emergencies, call 112