Service· Makemo· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Makemo Medical Center
16° 37.4′ S · 143° 34.2′ W · approximate
A nine-room medical center in Pouheva, the main clinic for the commune's atolls, plus a dental practice.
Practical
Approximate: placed in Pouheva village ashore of the village anchorage (Soggy Paws waypoint 16°37.6S / 143°34.3W) and west of the lighthouse (16°37'14"S / 143°34'08"W, French Wikipedia); the exact building is not geolocated in any source, so walk from the dinghy dock using the directions here. Tel +689 40 980 325 (commune sheet, July 2024): a visiting doctor, 2 nurses and health auxiliaries. A dental surgery has operated since July 2021. Serious cases are flown to Papeete. Emergency: dial 15 (SAMU) or call the gendarmerie.
Best for
Medical help in the central Tuamotus
Nearby
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