Curaçao
Health & Emergencies

Healthcare Guide: Curaçao

🚨 Emergency: 912
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Curaçao offers good-quality Caribbean healthcare with Dutch standards. Well-equipped hospitals in Willemstad.

Risk Indicators

Low
Health Risk
Good
Hospital Quality
Low
Security Risk
ANG (Netherlands Antillean Guilder)
Local Currency

What to Know Before You Travel

Healthcare System

Public System

The public system offers quality care; tourists generally use private services.

Private Network

Well-equipped private clinics in Willemstad.

Estimated Medical Costs

ServiceEstimated Cost
General practice visit150-250 ANG ($85-140 USD)
Emergency room400-600 ANG ($225-340 USD)
Hospitalization (per day)800-1,200 ANG ($450-680 USD)
Emergency surgery5,000-10,000 ANG ($2,800-5,600 USD)
Ambulance200-350 ANG ($115-200 USD)
Raio-X150-250 ANG ($85-140 USD)
Exames de sangue100-150 ANG ($56-85 USD)

* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.

Recommended Hospitals

Sint Elisabeth Hospital Public
Willemstad
Main public hospital with a good standard
Curaçao Medical Center Private
Willemstad
Quality private clinic

Pharmacies

Pharmacies in Willemstad, generally open until 6pm, with quality medication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Curaçao. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.

The main emergency number in Curaçao is 912. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.

The public system offers quality care; tourists generally use private services.

Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 150-250 ANG ($85-140 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.

Pharmacies in Willemstad, generally open until 6pm, with quality medication.

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