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Health care for visitors in Rio de Janeiro
Emergencies, care with sun and heat, and health service listings.
Updated on October 7, 2026 ✓ Information verified on October 6, 2026 adapted version of the Portuguese original
Emergencies
Dial 192 for SAMU (ambulance), 193 for the fire department (Corpo de Bombeiros) and 190 for the Military Police.
Most common precautions
- Sun and heat: sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water.
- Travel insurance: recommended for foreign visitors; check what it covers.
- Pharmacies: there are many in the South Zone, several open 24 hours.
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