Centro Hospitalar Conde de São Januário is Macau's principal public general hospital, operated by the Health Bureau (Serviços de Saúde de Macau, SSM); it dates back to the 19th century and is the main referral hospital for the whole Macau Special Administrative Region. Macau has a distinct healthcare, legal, and currency system (Macau Pataca, MOP$) from mainland China, and services are trilingual in practice (Portuguese/Cantonese/Mandarin), with English also commonly used; registration can be made in person or by phone, and payment can be made in MOP or (at many counters) HKD, with cash and local bank cards widely accepted.
📍 Address
Estrada do Visconde de São Januário, Macau, Macau SAR, China
🇨🇳 Inside China use Baidu or Amap; Google Maps needs a VPN.
🚇 Getting there
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Bus
Multiple Macau public bus routes (operated by TCM, Transmac) stop near the hospital on the Macau Peninsula.
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From the city centre
About 15-20 minutes by taxi or bus from the Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal or the Border Gate (Portas do Cerco) crossing with mainland China (Zhuhai).
💬 Medical phrases to show the doctor/pharmacist
Tap any phrase to copy the Chinese and show it to hospital or pharmacy staff.
How do I take this medicine? How many times a day?
这个药怎么吃？一天几次？
Is this safe with my current medication?
这个药和我现在吃的药一起吃安全吗？
At the hospital / logistics8▾
Where is the emergency department?
急诊科在哪里？
I need a doctor who speaks English.
我需要一位会说英语的医生。
I want to register to see a doctor.
我要挂号看病。
How much does the visit and treatment cost?
看病和治疗要多少钱？
Can I pay by card or WeChat/Alipay?
可以刷卡或用微信／支付宝付款吗？
I need a medical report and receipt for insurance.
我需要诊断报告和发票用于保险。
Please call an Arabic interpreter if possible.
如果可以，请帮我叫一位阿拉伯语翻译。
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
最近的药房在哪里？
Emergency4▾
Help! Call an ambulance.
救命！请叫救护车。
This is an emergency.
这是紧急情况。
Someone is unconscious.
有人昏迷了。
I need urgent help.
我需要紧急帮助。
🛡️ Most public hospitals require payment first, then you claim from insurance. Keep every receipt (发票 fāpiào) and medical report. International travel/medical insurance is recommended; some International/VIP hospital departments bill insurers directly.
