Emergency numbers and health

Emergency numbers

In an emergency, here are the numbers you absolutely must know:

  • 15 — SAMU (medical emergencies)
  • 17 — Emergency Services
  • 18 — Firefighters
  • 112 — European emergency number 
  • 196 — Maritime Rescue (CROSS)
  • 3114 — National Suicide Prevention Helpline

These numbers are free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Health and care

Martinique has high-quality healthcare facilities, equivalent to those in mainland France.

  • For consultations, the rates are the same as those charged in mainland France
  • The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid in Martinique for French and European nationals
  • For visitors from outside the European Union, travel insurance is strongly recommended before departure

Tips before you set off

  • Consult your GP for a personalised vaccination schedule
  • Make sure you have an effective mosquito repellent 
  • Make sure you bring enough of your prescriptions and medicines with you
  • Sun protection with an SPF of 50+ is essential

There are pharmacies in every town in southern Martinique. Outside opening hours, an on-call pharmacy service is available; please ask at your accommodation or check the notices displayed in pharmacies.