SNS 24 psychological counselling line reaches nearly half a million calls in six years

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SNS 24 psychological counselling line reaches nearly half a million calls in six years

The Ministry of Health's Shared Services reveal that, in six years of operation, the line has answered a total of 448,000 calls, with 32,000 of those coming from healthcare professionals.

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If you need emergency care and a local ED is understaffed, call 112 for life‑threatening situations or contact the national health triage line (SNS 24) for urgent guidance; the operator can direct you to the nearest hospital with capacity or arrange an ambulance. As an expat, also consider local private hospitals or clinics if available and keep your health insurance details and ID ready to speed up admission.

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