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MEDICAL CARE AND
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There are pharmacies everywhere in the Philippines, so if you have a
minor ailment and need to buy medicine over the counter, finding one
should not be a problem. The biggest chain is Mercury, which has
branches all over the place, but even the smallest village tends to have
some sort of store where you can buy the basics.
In Manila and other major tourist centres, hospitals are generally well
equipped and staffed by English-speaking doctors. Hotels and resorts
sometimes have their own doctor on duty, or can at least point you in
the direction of a local clinic. In case of serious illness you will
need to be evacuated, either to Manila or your home country, so make
sure you have arranged health insurance before you leave home.
Emergency phone numbers
The 24-hour number for emergency services (police, fire and ambulance)
throughout the Philippines is 166, but bear in mind it doesn't always
work in the provinces, where ambulances and fire stations are few and
far between. Even in Manila the emergency services are not known for
their efficiency.
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