Emergency contact numbers for Ghana and Europe

Essential emergency contact information has been outlined for services in Ghana and across Europe, particularly for individuals with disabilities.

In Ghana, the Ghana Police Service utilizes 191 and 18555 as primary toll-free emergency lines for reporting crimes or threats to life. The national unified emergency number is 112, which connects to various services. Other specialized numbers include 192 for the Fire Service, 193 for ambulance services, and 112 for the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO). The Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) can be reached at 055-100-0900.

Across Europe, 112 serves as the universal emergency number. Specific services include 15 for medical emergencies (SAMU), 18 for fire services, and 17 for police or gendarmerie. For individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, 114 provides assistance via SMS or video telephony. Additionally, 116 006 is a European number for victims of aggression or accidents, while 3977 is a French national number for reporting the mistreatment of elderly people and persons with disabilities.