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Health Care in Langkawi
HOSPITAL
Hospital Daerah Langkawi (Langkawi District Hospital)Jalan Bukit Tekoh, Kuah 07000Tel: 966 3333
Modern hospital with some specialist services. Capable of handling most emergencies, but patients needing more advanced care can be transported 24 hours a day by helicopter to Alor Setar Hospital on the mainland. Note that blood transfusions are free, and visitors wishing to do some good can donate at the hospital's Blood Bank.
Hospital Pusat Kesihatan
Jalan Padang, Matsirat 07000Tel: 955 1355
Near international airport, it's the closest hospital to Rebak Marina and Langkasuka Boat Club. Can deal with most accident and general needs.
KLINIKS
Apart from hospitals and private clinics, there are rural clinics, known at Klinik Desa, scattered throughout Langkawi and on the other populated islands of Pulau Tuba and Pulau Dayang Bunting. Staffed by nurses, and visited by doctors on a weekly basis, these clinics mostly provide maternal and child health care, but will treat minor injuries. In outlying areas, ask locals for the location of the nearest Klinik Desa.
DENTAL CLINICS
Kuah Dental ClinicAlong the main road in Kuah town after the traffic lights towards Padang MatsiratTel: 966 6333
Government run. Equipped to handle most dental procedures. Tourists welcome.
Padang Matsirat Dental Clinic
Within the Padang Matsirat health care complex. Near international airport, it's the closest dental clinic to Rebak Marina and Langkasuka Boat Club. Government run. Offering most dental services.
Klinik Pergigian Langkawi
Plot 7, Jalan Penarak Taman Sri Negeri, Kuah 07000Tel: 966 7716
Private clinic. Wide range of treatments.
Langkawi 2003
