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Langkawi
High quality of health care. Apart from the modern
hospital in Kuah, built in the early '90s, and an older hospital in
Matsirat, there are private and government-run clinics throughout
the island. For anything serious, or requiring specialist services,
you will want to get to the hospital in Kuah, but some sort of help
is never far away.
Important numbers
Emergency 999
Police 966 6222
Telephone info 103 local, 108 international
Hospitals
Hospital Daerah Langkawi (Langkawi District Hospital)
Jalan Bukit Tekoh, Kuah 07000
Tel: 966 3333
Modern hospital with some specialist services. Capable of handling
most emergencies, but patients needing more advanced care can be transported
24 hours a day by helicopter to Alor Setar Hospital on the mainland.
Note that blood transfusions are free, and visitors wishing to do
some good can donate at the hospital's Blood Bank.
Hospital Pusat Kesihatan
Jalan Padang, Matsirat 07000
Tel: 955 1355
Near international airport, it's the closest hospital to Rebak Marina
and Langkasuka Boat Club. Can deal with most accident and general
needs.
Klinik Desa
Apart from hospitals and private clinics, there are rural clinics,
known at Klinik Desa, scattered throughout Langkawi and on the other
populated islands of Pulau Tuba and Pulau Dayang Bunting. Staffed
by nurses, and visited by doctors on a weekly basis, these clinics
mostly provide maternal and child health care, but will treat minor
injuries. In outlying areas, ask locals for the location of the nearest
Klinik Desa.
Dental Clinics
Kuah Dental Clinic
Along the main road in Kuah town after the traffic lights towards
Padang Matsirat
Tel: 966 6333
Government run. Equipped to handle most dental procedures. Tourists
welcome.
Padang Matsirat Dental Clinic
Within the Padang Matsirat health care complex. Near international
airport, it's the closest dental clinic to Rebak Marina and Langkasuka
Boat Club. Government run. Offering most dental services.
Klinik Pergigian Langkawi
Plot 7, Jalan Penarak Taman Sri Negeri, Kuah 07000
Tel: 966 7716
Private clinic. Wide range of dental treatments.
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