Ambulance in Hammam Sousse and Akouda: hospital transfers and returning home
Hammam Sousse and Akouda extend north of Sousse. Based in Monastir, EMS arranges transfers to Sousse university hospitals and journeys home, subject to availability.
Sahloul University Hospital is on the ring road in Sahloul district. Farhat Hached University Hospital is on Ibn El Jazzar Avenue near central Sousse. Specify the hospital and ward. See Sousse ambulance and our guide to the two hospitals.
Returning home to Akouda or Hammam Sousse
Prepare for discharge by providing:
Floor and staircase width.
A relative to receive the patient.
Discharge time announced by the ward.
Have a bed ready, access to the room cleared, and the prescription and discharge report available. See hospital discharge.
Road access: RN1 and tourist area
The RN1 runs through Hammam Sousse, while the A1 bypasses the urban area to the west. Hotels line 14 January Boulevard. In summer, evening traffic increases in the tourist area; morning departure may simplify planning.
A patient at a Hammam Sousse hotel
Provide the exact hotel name, room number, entrance to use, reception contact and travel insurance reference if applicable.
EMS is a private medical transport service and does not replace SAMU. In a life-threatening emergency, call 190 first.
In a life-threatening emergency or an acute deterioration, contact the competent public emergency services immediately. A request sent by form or WhatsApp does not confirm a transport booking.
Frequently asked questions
Does EMS operate in Hammam Sousse and Akouda?+
EMS arranges transport in these areas, subject to availability.
Which Sousse hospitals can receive transfers?+
Sahloul or Farhat Hached University Hospital, after receiving ward acceptance.
What is needed for discharge home to Akouda?+
Floor, stairs, a receiving relative and the discharge time.
Is summer traffic heavier?+
Yes, particularly in the tourist area in the evening. Morning departure may simplify planning.
What should I do in a life-threatening emergency?+