Blog Tag - emergency services

Emergency Numbers Every Foreigner Should Know
Chances are that one of the first numbers you ever learned as a child was the number to call in an emergency. I can’t even remember a time when I...
Who Ya Gonna Call? Foreigner Friendly Emergency Numbers and More
Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to learning the laws and rights in a new country. Here, we lay out some of the crucial rules that one should...
Raffles Medical’s 24-Hour Emergency Services Offer Peace of Mind and a Personal Touch
No-one really likes to think about emergencies when they don’t have to, but there is one situation where being well-prepared can save your life. You...
Taxi! Beijing Ambulances to Start Charging Per Kilometer
Next time you move, add "proximity to a hospital" to the criteria considered when choosing a new home. That's because beginning May 1, Beijing...
What’s Up, Daifu? Navigating the Chinese Public Hospital System
Nothing makes a foreign country feel more foreign than getting sick and being unable to get the right treatment. Though major cities like Beijing and...
Doctor, Doctor: Getting 24-Hour Help in Beijing
Emergencies seem to happen at the most inconvenient times, namely in the middle of the night. A little preparation can go a long way to dealing with...
Beijing Subway Ad Campaign Crosses the Line to Tragicomic
A new ad campaign for the Beijing Subway shows emergency service workers using the network to get where they need to go in a hurry. We love the...