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Sometimes, when you’re on holiday, emergencies do crop up. If you need any urgent medical assistance or care, you should go to the hospital emergency room or policlinic.  If you suffer from any serious condition, it is also recommended to carry a note from your physician in your wallet, detailing the treatment needed or what is necessary.  For help in an emergency you can call one of the following numbers:-

Ambulance 196
Direct Dialling Code (Malta) 356
Directory Enquiries 1182
Emergency 112
Emergency Rescue by Helicopter 21244371
Emergency Rescue by Patrol Boat 21238797
Emergency Vet Services 50043888
Fire Brigade 199
Flight Enquiries 21249600
Gozo Channel Co. Ltd 21556114
Hospital – Gozo 21561600
Hospital – Malta 25450000
Passport Office – Gozo 21560770
Passport Office – Malta 21222286
Police 191
Weather Forecast 50043848

Public telephones can be found anywhere in Malta and can be operated with a phone card.  These cards can be purchased at any stationery.