Treating Shingles in Labuan Bajo

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Labuan Bajo

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Great for minor but urgent issues that don’t need a physical exam, such as shingles or related symptoms.

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Hospitals in Labuan Bajo

For serious, potentially life-threatening issues that require immediate, specialized treatment, like breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, or head injuries. Non-urgent visits use up resources needed for emergency patients. ERs are for serious, life-threatening issues. Going there for something like shingles adds to doctors’ workload and may take time away from those in critical need.

Important: The information provided here about hospitals is for general reference only. We recommend verifying current details, such as contact information, services, and hours of operation, before visiting. Please reach out directly to the hospital or consult their official website for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms in Labuan Bajo

RSUD Komodo Labuan Bajo – Emergency Department (Instalasi Gawat Darurat)
Address: Jl. Trans Labuan Bajo‑Ruteng, Desa Golo Bilas, Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Access: Full-service public hospital with a 24‑hour emergency department. Ambulances (via emergency number 112 or local hospital hotline) enter through the trauma entrance; walk‑ins register at the emergency reception and are triaged immediately. No referral is needed—bring ID and any insurance or BPJS details. The hospital provides lab, radiology, ICU and cardiac catheterization services for heart and stroke emergencies, making it the regional referral centre.

Siloam Hospitals Labuan Bajo – Private Hospital Emergency Department
Address: Jl. Gabriel Gampur RT 13/RW 05, Dusun V, Komodo, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Access: Private emergency and urgent care centre open 24/7. Ambulances and walk‑ins are both welcomed and triaged on arrival. English speaking staff available; accepts travel insurance and provides modern facilities including ICU, imaging, and specialist support. Local ambulance dispatch through hospital or general number as needed.

Puskesmas Komodo (Village Health Centre Komodo) – Emergency Stabilization Unit
Address: Desa Komodo Health Centre, Komodo District, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Access: Provides primary-level emergency stabilization and first aid service. Open daily, accepts walk-ins and ambulance arrivals (via 112/119). Patients are triaged and stabilized on-site; severe cases are transferred by ambulance to RSUD Komodo or Siloam Hospitals as appropriate.

Walk-in clinics

Best for minor conditions needing same-day, in-person specialist attention—like X-rays for sprains or cuts that may need stitches, injections, advanced diagnostics, or other invasive procedures.

Pharmacies in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

In Labuan Bajo, pharmacies are known as apotek. They are typically marked with a green cross or signs that read “apotek” and are located near the main town area, close to hotels, clinics, and the harbor. Some pharmacies offer basic English-speaking service due to the area’s popularity with tourists heading to Komodo National Park.

Antibiotic Policy in Labuan Bajo

In Labuan Bajo, antibiotics legally require a valid prescription from a licensed doctor. However, many pharmacies sell them over the counter without asking for one.

Emergency Number in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

In Labuan Bajo, the main emergency numbers are 110 for police, 118 for ambulance services, and 113 for fire emergencies. These numbers are toll-free and accessible 24/7 from any phone.

Operators usually speak Bahasa Indonesia. In smaller or rural destinations like Labuan Bajo, English support may be limited, so speak slowly and clearly, or ask a local for assistance if needed.

Please remember: Emergency numbers should only be used for life-threatening situations. For urgent but non-life-threatening medical concerns, telehealth services like Doctorsa can connect you with licensed English-speaking doctors quickly and affordably.