Emergency numbers and crisis hotlines in Zambia

This page lists 7 records for Zambia. Source information and verification status vary and are shown per record. These statuses do not confirm live availability; verify details locally and with the cited provider or authority when available.

ZM · Africa · Sub-Saharan Africa

7 hotlines5 source checked

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Emergency numbers

Police · Fire · Ambulance

991 993 999

991 ambulance, 993 fire, 999 police.

Prioritized listing

Status: cross-referenced

Prioritized routing selects the first source-checked or cross-referenced listing in category order: suicide crisis, mental health, domestic violence, sexual violence, child protection, then general support. It then uses the first listing in that category order, or the first dataset listing. This does not determine suitability, eligibility, live availability, or provide medical advice.

Lifeline Childlline Zambia

Suicide & acute crisis

Cross-referenced Apr 22, 2026

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Traveller note: Most hotlines listed here require a local Zambia phone number or SIM card. If calling from abroad, you may need to dial your country's international exit code followed by the Zambia country code, and some free-call numbers may not connect internationally. Emergency access varies by carrier and SIM status; verify current local guidance.