What Are The Emergency Contact Numbers In Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan has recently modernized its emergency response system, implementing a unified emergency number while maintaining traditional service-specific numbers. Understanding these contact options is essential for travelers to ensure prompt assistance in case of emergency situations.

Unified emergency number:

• 112 - This newly implemented unified emergency service number connects to a 24/7 dispatch center that coordinates all emergency services including police, medical, fire, and rescue operations

Traditional emergency numbers (still operational):

• 101 - Fire service for reporting fires and fire-related emergencies
• 102 - Police for reporting crimes, suspicious activities, or public order violations
• 103 - Ambulance for medical emergencies requiring immediate attention
• 104 - Emergency gas service for reporting gas leaks or emergencies involving gas equipment
• 1050 - Ministry of Emergency Situations rescue service for natural disasters and other major emergencies

Tourist-specific emergency assistance:

• 1173 - Tourist police specifically trained to assist foreign visitors

Medical facilities with English-speaking staff:

• Tashkent International Medical Clinic: +998 71 291 0142
• Hospital in Tashkent: +998 71 367 9001
• Doctor Plus Medical Center in Samarkand: +998 662 33 5638
• Bukhara State Hospital: +998 65 223 4992

When calling emergency services, it's helpful to have someone who speaks Russian or Uzbek assist if possible, though operators on the unified 112 line increasingly have basic English capabilities. Keep your passport information readily available as this may be requested by emergency services.

For less urgent situations, many hotels provide concierge services that can assist with medical appointments, pharmacy visits, or minor security concerns. Additionally, registering with your country's embassy or consulate upon arrival can facilitate assistance in emergency situations.

The emergency response infrastructure continues to develop throughout Uzbekistan, with service quality generally higher in major cities and tourist areas compared to remote regions. When traveling to remote areas, consider carrying a basic first aid kit and researching the nearest medical facilities in advance.