When planning a holiday, the last thing you would want to think about is having health problems while abroad although it’s something you have to take into consideration so you won’t panic in case something happens. So if your next step is to plan a holiday to Rome you are then invited to read the following tips for a safe and hassle free journey.

In Rome as well as in Italy everybody has the right to be assisted for free. In case of real emergency you need to ring 118 (ambulance service). All major hospitals offer a first aid service. There quite a few hospitals within the city centre. A new walk in centre has been recently created in Regina Margherita Hospital situated in Via Morosini 30, Rome. The service is available to all tourists from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday.

For the less important problems you can count on pharmacies. Pharmacies are recognizable by a red or green cross upon them. Most of them are open all day non-stop, there are pharmacies on night duty as well to guarantee a 24 hours distribution.