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The primary medical facility serving the Komodo diving region is Siloam Hospital in Labuan Bajo. For serious medical emergencies beyond its capabilities, evacuation to Bali is the standard protocol.
| Facility | Location | Capabilities | Distance from Harbour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siloam Hospital Labuan Bajo | Jl. Gabriel Gampur, Labuan Bajo | Hyperbaric chamber, emergency department, general medicine, basic surgery | 10–15 minutes by road |
| Labuan Bajo regional hospital (RSUD) | Labuan Bajo town | Basic emergency care, general medicine | 10 minutes by road |
| Private clinics | Various locations in Labuan Bajo | Minor injuries, travel illness, prescriptions | Walking distance in town centre |
| Bali hospitals (evacuation) | 1–1.5 hour flight from LBJ | Full hospital services, specialist care, advanced surgery | Requires air evacuation |
Labuan Bajo is a small town in eastern Indonesia. While Siloam Hospital has improved medical capacity significantly (especially with the hyperbaric chamber), it does not have the specialist resources of a major city hospital. Serious non-diving medical emergencies (major trauma, heart attack, stroke) may require air evacuation to Bali's Sanglah Hospital or BIMC Hospital.
This is why comprehensive travel and dive insurance with medical evacuation coverage is essential. Air ambulance evacuation from Labuan Bajo to Bali can cost $10,000 to $30,000+ USD without insurance.
Basic pharmacies (apotek) in Labuan Bajo stock common medications including pain relief, antibiotics, antihistamines, and seasickness tablets. However, specialised or prescription medications may not be available — bring a full supply of any regular medication from home.