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Emergencies in Mui Ne

What should you know about healthcare and emergencies in Mui Ne?

Police

113

Ambulance: 115.

Updated July 2026

Good to know

Good to Know

  • Vietnam has no single 911-style number — memorize 113 (police), 114 (fire), and 115 (ambulance) separately.
  • Mui Ne is a small coastal resort town, not a major city — response times and English-language phone support for 113/114/115 are likely slower and more limited than in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Da Nang, so for serious medical issues many travelers find it faster to take a taxi/Grab directly to a hospital in nearby Phan Thiet rather than wait for an ambulance.
  • Save your hotel/resort reception's number — staff can often communicate with local emergency services on your behalf faster than you can as a foreigner.
  • There is no dedicated official Vietnamese government safety/emergency app confirmed for tourists at time of writing; Grab (for safe transport) and keeping your embassy's contact details saved are the most practical digital safety tools available.
  • Also keep your country's embassy or consulate contact info in Ho Chi Minh City saved, since that's the nearest major diplomatic presence to Mui Ne for lost passports or major crises.
  • Mui Ne itself has no full hospital with a real ER or trauma department — only a small local clinic and a nearby health center for minor issues. For anything serious, the realistic destination is central Phan Thiet, about 20–25 km / 25–35 minutes by road.
  • For genuinely severe trauma, multiple serious injuries, or major surgery, travelers and expats commonly report that Phan Thiet-area hospitals are adequate for minor-to-moderate injuries (e.g. fractures) but that Ho Chi Minh City (around 3.5–4 hours by road) is where serious cases are typically referred.
  • Bring cash — at least one major Phan Thiet-area private hospital reportedly does not accept credit cards.
  • Vietnam's national emergency/ambulance number is 115.

Numbers

  • Police
    Number
    113
    Notes
    Call this number for crimes, theft, public disturbances, or situations requiring police assistance.
  • Fire Department
    Number
    114
    Notes
    Use this number to report fires, gas leaks, explosions, or rescue situations involving fire hazards.
  • Ambulance / Medical Emergency
    Number
    115
    Notes
    Call 115 if someone is seriously ill or injured and requires urgent medical attention or transport to a hospital.
  • Search and Rescue / Natural Disasters (Nationwide)
    Number
    112
    Notes
    Can be used during natural disasters such as floods, storms, landslides, or major rescue situations; connects to emergency coordination services.
  • Tourist Police Hotline
    Number
    1800 1091
    Notes
    A dedicated tourist assistance hotline commonly recommended for foreign visitors to store alongside embassy contacts.

Recommended Safety Apps

  • Grab
    Type
    Ride-hailing / trusted transport
    Purpose
    Not an emergency-dispatch app, but the country's dominant ride-hailing app, recommended by the US State Department and Vietnam travel-safety guides as a safer, trackable alternative to informal taxis and motorbike taxis; useful for reaching a hospital or leaving a risky situation quickly.
    Official Government Endorsement
    No
  • Zalo
    Type
    Messaging app with emergency/location-sharing feature
    Purpose
    Vietnam's dominant domestic messaging platform; includes features allowing users to share GPS coordinates/alerts with contacts, which can help coordinate assistance, though it is not a government-run emergency dispatch app.
    Official Government Endorsement
    No

Hospitals

  • Mui Ne Clinic
    Phone
    +84-252-3848-205
    Hours
    Not confirmed as 24/7 — appears to operate as a daytime local clinic rather than a full emergency department
    Address
    1A Ba Huyen Thanh Quan St, Mui Ne Ward
    Trauma Level
    Not applicable — basic outpatient/local clinic, not a hospital-level ER or trauma facility
    Notes
    This is the only medical facility actually inside Mui Ne itself. It is suitable for minor issues only; for anything serious (major trauma, fractures, severe illness) patients are stabilized here at most and then transferred to Phan Thiet city.
  • Health Center in Ham Tien
    Phone
    +84-252-3847-203
    Hours
    Not confirmed
    Address
    208 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Ham Tien (about 5 km from central Mui Ne)
    Trauma Level
    Not applicable — local health center, not an ER/trauma-capable hospital
    Notes
    Basic local health center; not equipped for serious trauma or emergency surgery.
  • Binh Thuan General Hospital (General Hospital of Binh Thuan Province)
    Phone
    +84-252-3821-733 / +84-252-3833-733 (emergency line)
    Hours
    24/7 emergency department
    Address
    Truong Chinh St, Phu Tai Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
    Trauma Level
    No official US-style trauma-level designation exists in Vietnam. This is the main public/provincial general hospital for Binh Thuan Province, offering emergency, medical and surgical services, and it is listed as a primary centre in the official stroke network with CT capability and a dedicated stroke unit.
    Distance From Mui Ne
    This is the largest general hospital serving the area, but it sits in central Phan Thiet, roughly 20–25 km / about 25–35 minutes' drive from the Mui Ne beach strip, not within Mui Ne itself.
    Notes
    Reviewers report mixed experiences with English-language ability and bedside manner in the ER, though some foreign patients report fast, professional treatment.
  • An Phuoc General Hospital (Private)
    Phone
    +84-252-3831-056
    Hours
    Emergency department staffed; exact 24/7 confirmation not independently verified beyond directory listings
    Address
    235 Tran Phu St, Phu Trinh Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
    Trauma Level
    No official trauma-level designation. Described in directory listings as having a fully equipped emergency department and is described as the largest private hospital in Phan Thiet/Binh Thuan.
    Distance From Mui Ne
    Located in central Phan Thiet, roughly 20–25 km / 25–35 minutes' drive from Mui Ne.
    Notes
    Commonly recommended by expats/travelers for broken bones and less-serious injuries; multiple reviews suggest heading to Ho Chi Minh City hospitals (e.g. FV Hospital) for genuinely serious trauma. Cash payment is often required — reviewers note it does not take credit cards.
  • Tam Phuc General Hospital (Private)
    Phone
    +84-252-3720-720
    Hours
    Not confirmed as 24/7 in available sources
    Address
    82 (82A) Ngo Sy Lien St, Duc Thang Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
    Trauma Level
    No official trauma-level designation; listed as a private general hospital in central Phan Thiet.
    Distance From Mui Ne
    Roughly 20–25 km / 25–35 minutes' drive from Mui Ne.
    Notes
    Less documented in English-language traveler reviews than An Phuoc; treat as a secondary option.

City

Mui Ne (Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province)

Country

Vietnam

Cost To Call

All numbers are free to call from mobile and landline phones within Vietnam.

Universal Emergency Number

Detail
Vietnam does not have a single universal number like 911. Instead, use 113 (police), 114 (fire), or 115 (ambulance) depending on the situation.
Exists
No

English Language Availability

Some operators in major cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang may understand basic English, but this is not guaranteed nationwide — and Mui Ne is a small resort town rather than a major city, so English-speaking dispatch should not be assumed.

No Confirmed Dedicated Government Emergency App

Yes

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