🏥Medical Guide for Foreigners travelling in Nanjing

🏥Medical Guide for Foreigners travelling in Nanjing

1. Common Travel Health Issues & Public Facilities

Health Issue	Recommended Facility	Contact	Address	Avg. Wait	Cost (USD)
Heatstroke (Summer)	Drum Tower Hospitalc	+86-25-8310-6666	321 Zhongshan Rd, Gulou Dist	1 hour	$25-60
Food Poisoning	Jiangsu Provincial Hospital	+86-25-8371-8836	300 Guangzhou Rd, Gulou Dist	1.5 hours	$30-80
Respiratory Problems	Nanjing First Hospital	+86-25-5227-1047 or 5227-1000	68 Changle Rd, Qinhuai Dist	2 hours	$20-50
Fractures	Drum Tower Hospital	+86-25-8310-6666	321 Zhongshan Rd, Gulou Dist	1 hour	$50-150
Skin Allergies	Jiangsu Provincial Hospital	+86-25-8371-8836	300 Guangzhou Rd, Gulou Dist	45 mins	$30-70

Key Notes:

• All listed are public Grade 3A hospitals (China's highest standard)

• Cash/Alipay payment only - Int‘l Dept accept international insurance billing

2. Emergency Protocols

🚑 Life-Threatening Situations

• Call 120 → Say "English" → Request transfer to:

  • Jiangsu Provincial Hospital ER

  • Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital

💊 Pharmacy Access

• 24-hour options:

  • Drum Tower Hospital Pharmacy: +86-25-8310-5777

    
    

3. Pediatric Care Options

(Public hospitals only - verified 2024)

Hospital	Specialty	Contact	Notes
Nanjing Children's Hospital	General Pediatrics	+86-25-8311-7500	Limited English support
Jiangsu Maternal/Child Health	Neonatal Care	+86-25-8621-1033	NICU available

For complex cases: Transfer to Shanghai Children's Medical Center (2hrs by high-speed rail)

4. Cost & Capability Comparison

Service	Nanjing Public	Shanghai Public	Savings
Doctor Consultation	$15-30	$30-60	50%
CT Scan	$60	$120	50%
Emergency Care	$25	$50	50%

Quality Notes:

• Jiangsu Provincial Hospital: 12 national key specialties

• Drum Tower Hospital: Founded 1892, historical reputation, High Ranking in Fudan Hospital List

5. Must-Save Contacts

• Nanjing CDC Hotline: +86-25-12320 (Mandarin)

• US Consulate Shanghai (covers Nanjing): +86-21-8011-2400

• Police Medical Assist: Dial 110 → Say "wàijí yīliáo" (外籍医疗)

6. Pro Tips

1. Language Help:

   • Use "Jiangsu Health" WeChat mini-program for:

     • Symptom translation (CN↔EN)

     • Real-time ER wait times

2. Timing:

   • Avoid 7:30-9:30 AM (peak registration)

   • Evening ER visits (7-9PM) often faster