What should you know about healthcare and emergencies in Kingstown?
Emergency number
911
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: bestheartsurgery.com, evendo.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- 911, 999, and 112 all function as general emergency numbers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines — any of them will connect you to police, fire, or ambulance dispatch.
- Response times and ambulance availability can be noticeably slower outside Kingstown and on the Grenadine islands, so for serious incidents in remote areas it can be faster to also get to the nearest police station or health center directly.
- The Grenadines' outer islands have only basic health centers — serious medical emergencies there typically require boat or air transfer to Milton Cato Memorial Hospital in Kingstown, so comprehensive travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage is strongly recommended.
- There is no dedicated official mobile emergency app — follow NEMO (National Emergency Management Organisation) on Facebook or check nemo.gov.vc for real-time hurricane, flood, or volcanic activity advisories.
- Milton Cato Memorial Hospital in Kingstown is effectively the only serious trauma/ER option within the city itself — for major trauma there is no second in-town alternative, so ambulance transport there is the default for any serious accident in Kingstown.
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines does not use a formal Level I/II/III trauma center rating system like the U.S. — 'trauma capacity' here refers to bed capacity and equipment on hand rather than an official certification tier.
- If you need dialysis, chemotherapy, or MRI imaging and MCMH can't accommodate it, the Modern Medical & Diagnostic Centre in Georgetown is the other major facility, but it's a significant drive from Kingstown, not a walk-in option.
- Bring travel insurance details and ID/passport with you — as a public hospital, MCMH charges user fees for services even to visitors.
Hospitals
Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH)
- Phone Main
- +1 (784) 456-1185
- Phone Accident Emergency
- +1 (784) 456-1955
- Type
- Public general hospital — main national referral hospital
- Hours
- Accident & Emergency (A&E) department operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week; the hospital as a whole is open every day.
- Address
- Bentick Square, Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (also referenced via Kingstown Main Road)
- Notes
- This is the only hospital physically located within Kingstown itself with a dedicated Accident & Emergency department and trauma capacity.
Trauma Capability
- Services
- Emergency care, surgical and medical care, emergency dialysis, and specialists across most major disciplines; described by the U.S. Embassy as having immediate ER response and quick ambulance service.
- Equipment
- X-ray including CT scan, diagnostic laboratory, and blood bank on-site; no hyperbaric chamber.
- Designation
- No formal US-style 'Level I/II/III' trauma center system exists in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. MCMH functions as the country's sole major trauma-capable referral hospital.
- Capacity Detail
- Trauma capacity for 30 male and 29 female patients within a roughly 211–215 total bed facility.
Healthcare
- Caveats
- Healthcare system capable for routine care, minor infections, blood pressure management; significant surgeries, specialist treatments, and serious conditions typically require referral to regional centers or medical tourism (Trinidad commonly used).
- Doctor Availability
- Medical professionals are highly trained; many physicians have trained abroad.
- Insurance Note
- Individual health insurance available; no national healthcare insurance policy. Nomads are strongly advised to carry comprehensive travel/expat health insurance before arriving.
Facilities
Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH)
- Type
- Public hospital
- Location
- Kingstown (Bentick Square)
- Note
- Capable for everyday medical needs; complex procedures or specialization often require referral to Trinidad or medical tourism.
- Description
- Main public hospital and largest healthcare facility in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, serving as the primary acute-care center with 215 beds, emergency department, and specialized departments including orthopedics, cardiology, pediatrics, and surgical services.
Adventist Health Center
- Type
- Private clinic
- Location
- Kingstown
- Description
- Private healthcare provider offering holistic care with focus on physical and spiritual wellness, serving both locals and international patients.
Advanced Health
- Type
- Private clinic
- Location
- Kingstown
- Description
- Private healthcare and medical services provider with specialist doctors.
Kingstown Health Center
- Type
- Primary care clinic
- Location
- Kingstown (city center)
- Description
- Primary care clinic focused on wellness, preventive care, and community outreach.
Facilities Outside Proximity Range
Modern Medical & Diagnostic Centre (MMDC)
- Why Excluded
- Located in Chili Village, Georgetown — a separate town well outside the ~10-minute Kingstown city-center radius, on the windward side of the island, roughly a 45–60 minute drive away.
- Note For Reference Only
- Has trauma capacity plus dialysis, chemotherapy and MRI per U.S. Embassy medical assistance guidance, but is not a Kingstown-proximate facility.
Emergency Numbers
Fire
- Emergency Number
- 911 or 999
- Note
- Some secondary sources also list 112 for fire; 911/999 are the numbers consistently confirmed across official and embassy sources for Kingstown/St. Vincent.
Police
- Emergency Number
- 911 or 999
- Non Emergency Landline
- (784) 457-1211
- Headquarters Note
- Police Headquarters is on Bay Street, Kingstown; the PBX operator line is (784) 457-1211.
Ambulance
- Emergency Number
- 911 or 999
- Hospital Name
- Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, Kingstown
- Hospital Direct Line
- (784) 456-1185
- Note
- This is the main public hospital and primary facility for serious medical emergencies on the island.
Coast Guard
- Number
- (784) 457-4578
- Relevance
- Useful for maritime emergencies, which matter given inter-island travel around St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Official Safety Apps
- Found
- No
- Detail
- No dedicated official government mobile safety/emergency app for St. Vincent and the Grenadines was identified. The most reliable real-time official channels are NEMO's website and Facebook page for hurricane/disaster alerts, and the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force website for police contact and crime-reporting information.
Disaster Management Agency
- Office Number
- (784) 456-2975
- Name
- National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO)
- Role
- NEMO is St. Vincent and the Grenadines' official body coordinating hurricane, flood, volcanic, and other disaster response and preparedness information.
- Channels
- NEMO publishes advisories via its official website (nemo.gov.vc) and Facebook page rather than a dedicated mobile app.
Universal Emergency Number
- Detail
- All three numbers are treated as general emergency numbers covering police, fire, and ambulance nationwide, including in Kingstown.
Numbers
- 911
- 999
- 112
Pharmacies
- Availability
- Pharmacies present in Kingstown and across St. Vincent; accessible for standard medications.
- Note
- Exact pharmacy chain names and specific locations in Kingstown not confirmed via recent listings; local healthcare providers (hospitals and clinics listed above) can direct to nearest pharmacy or provide medication sourcing guidance.
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