Healthcare Guide

Healthcare in China

Medical care in China ranges from basic public hospitals to world-class international facilities. Here's what you need to know.

International Hospitals & Clinics

These have English-speaking staff and accept international insurance:

**Guangzhou:** - **CanAm International Medical Center** — English-speaking GPs and specialists - **Guangzhou United Family Hospital (和睦家 Hémùjiā)** — Premium international hospital - **Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital** — Has an international department

**Shenzhen:** - **Shenzhen United Family Hospital** - **HKU-Shenzhen Hospital** — Has international medical center

Public Hospitals

• Much cheaper than international hospitals
• Very crowded — expect long waits
• Bring a Chinese-speaking friend if possible
• **Tip:** Go early (7 AM) to get a queue number

Pharmacies

• **Watsons (屈臣氏 Qūchénshì)** and **Mannings (万宁 Wànníng)** — Common drugstore chains
• Most medications available over the counter
• Bring prescriptions for any controlled medications from your home country

Health Insurance

• **Travel insurance** is essential for short visits
• **International health insurance** (Cigna, Bupa, etc.) accepted at international hospitals
• Local Chinese health insurance available for long-term residents with work permits

Emergency Numbers

• **Ambulance:** 120
• **Police:** 110
• **Fire:** 119

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