What should you know about healthcare and emergencies in Skopje?
Emergency number
112
Police: 192. Ambulance: 194.
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: pacificprime.com, expatarrivals.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- 112 is the easiest number to remember for any emergency in Skopje — it routes to police, fire, or ambulance automatically and works even without a local SIM.
- The older direct numbers (192 police, 193 fire, 194 ambulance) still work and can be used as backups if 112 is ever congested.
- Don't assume the operator will speak fluent English outside of major coordination centers — having your address written in Macedonian or ready to show on a map app can speed up response.
- North Macedonia does not have a formal U.S.-style Level I–IV trauma center rating system — the public University Clinical Center "Mother Teresa" (and its trauma/orthopedics/emergency-medicine clinic) functions as the de facto main trauma referral point in Skopje, but this is not an officially numbered designation.
- Larger private hospitals in Skopje are more likely to have English-speaking staff for international patients than the public system, which is worth confirming by phone before you go if it's not a life-threatening emergency.
Hospitals
Public / University Teaching Hospital Complex — Main State Referral Center
- Name
- University Clinical Center "Mother Teresa" (Universitetski klinički centar "Majka Tereza") — includes the University Clinic for Traumatology, Orthopedics, Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, and the University Clinic for Surgery
- Hours
- Emergency/maxillofacial and core clinical departments operate 24 hours a day, every day
- Address
- Bulevar Majka Tereza 17, 1109 Skopje, North Macedonia
- Trauma Level Designation
- Functions as the country's primary public trauma and emergency referral hospital via its dedicated University Clinic for Traumatology, Orthopedics, Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine. North Macedonia does not use a formal numbered Level I–IV U.S.-style trauma center classification system, so no official numeric trauma-level rating exists for this or any Skopje facility.
- Notes
- Large multi-clinic public campus (formerly known as Skopje Clinical Center); this is where most serious trauma and emergency cases in the city are taken.
Re-Medika General Hospital (Private)
- Phone
- +389 2 2603 100
- Type
- Private general hospital
- Hours
- Not independently confirmed for 24/7 emergency coverage — call ahead to verify current emergency-department hours
- Address
- 16ta Makedonska Brigada 18, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia
- Trauma Level Designation
- No formal trauma-level designation (none exist in North Macedonia); operates as a private general/surgical hospital rather than a dedicated Level-I-style trauma center.
- Notes
- Private alternative to the public university clinics; commonly used by expats and used in embassy medical-facility lists.
Public System
- Access For Nomads
- Foreigners legally employed can enroll and make mandatory contributions; registration required. Non-employed nomads typically use private healthcare instead.
- Description
- Universal public healthcare system (Health Insurance Fund of Macedonia/FZO) providing free or low-cost services to registered residents and expats with mandatory health insurance contributions. Long queues and outdated infrastructure in public hospitals are common; most expats opt for private care.
Key Facilities
University Clinical Center 'Mother Teresa'
- Type
- Public tertiary hospital
- Location
- Skopje city center
- Specialties
- 30+ clinics including cardiology, oncology, pediatrics, gynecology, nephrology, endocrinology; largest healthcare institution in North Macedonia
Institute of Oncology and Radiology
- Type
- Public specialty center
- Location
- Skopje
- Specialties
- Cancer treatment, advanced radiological services
Typical Costs
GP Visit at Private Clinic
- GP Visit At Private Clinic
- MKD 870
Specialist Consultation at Private Hospital
- Specialist Consultation At Private Hospital
- MKD 3,750
Key Facilities
Acibadem Sistina Clinical Hospital
- Type
- Private hospital
- Location
- Skopje
- Specialties
- Oncology, cardiology, general surgery, modern infrastructure, internationally accredited
- Language Support
- English widely spoken
Zan Mitrev Clinic
- Type
- Private hospital
- Location
- Skopje
- Specialties
- Cardiac care, complex surgery, advanced surgical treatments
- Language Support
- English widely spoken
Neuromedica Hospital
- Type
- Private polyclinic
- Location
- Skopje
- Specialties
- 24/7 medical services, diagnostics, home care, multidisciplinary care
- Operating Since
- 27+ years
Emergency Numbers
- Language Notes
- Operators primarily speak Macedonian; English-speaking operators are more commonly available in urban areas like Skopje but are not guaranteed on every call.
Police
- Number
- 192
- Description
- Direct national police line, still operational alongside 112.
Ambulance
- Number
- 194
- Description
- Direct national ambulance/emergency medical line, still operational alongside 112.
Fire Brigade
- Number
- 193
- Description
- Direct national fire brigade line, still operational alongside 112.
Official Safety Apps
- Status
- None confirmed
- Note
- No dedicated official North Macedonian emergency/safety mobile app (e.g., a '112' branded app) was identified in available sources. The 112 system itself is call-based with automatic caller-location technology on the backend, but there is no confirmed public-facing app for citizens or visitors to download.
Universal Emergency Number
- Number
- 112
- Description
- European single emergency number, active in North Macedonia and covering all of Skopje. Free to dial 24/7 from any phone, including mobiles without a SIM card, and connects to police, fire, and ambulance via a national dispatch center.
Language
English is widely spoken in private healthcare settings; limited in public system outside Skopje
Description
Modern private hospitals concentrated in Skopje offering faster specialist access (often 24 hours), English-speaking staff, contemporary equipment, and higher service standards than public sector. Out-of-pocket payment required unless covered by private insurance.
Emergency Contact
Dial 112 for emergency services (police, medical, fire)
Insurance Options
- Local Providers
- Euroins, Stopanska, Zdravstvena Zastita
- International Providers
- Many expats use international health insurance or combination of local + international coverage
- Mandatory For Residents
- Yes
Pharmacies
- Language
- English widely spoken in central Skopje pharmacies; limited English outside the city
- 24 7 Service
- On-duty pharmacies ('dezhurna apteka') operate 24/7 in Skopje; ask hotel or taxi driver for nearest location
- Availability
- Widely available throughout Skopje; major chains (Eurofarm, Zegin/Apta) equivalent to Boots or Lloyds in UK
- Note
- Bring full supply of ongoing medications in original packaging if traveling to rural areas; pharmacy staff outside Skopje rarely speak English
Medication Access
- Insurance List
- Medications on positive list covered by public health insurance; those off the list purchased privately at market price, often more expensive than neighboring countries
- Availability Challenges
- Some medications experience supply shortages; prices for non-covered drugs can be higher than Serbia, Kosovo, or Greece
- Prescription Requirement
- Many medications require prescription; some available over-the-counter
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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