The Medical Interpreter Dispatching Service

【Request for Use】
・ Currently, there are few interpreters available for dispatch, so we may not be able to dispatch interpreters.
・ We will not interpret for patients with cold symptoms.
・ If an interpreter becomes a close contact of someone infected with COVID-19 or becomes infected, the assignment may be canceled.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Information

In order to allow citizens whose first language is not Japanese to receive medical services with peace of mind and live healthy lives, Kyoto City and the Multicultural Coexistence Center Kyoto, a non-profit organization, are working together to train and dispatch medical interpreters.

Scope of medical interpretation

Reception, outpatient consultations, examinations, issuing prescriptions, payment of medical expenses

*Medical interpretation is free of charge

Supported languages ​​and hours

・Korean: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00-12:00 (reservation required)

・English: Friday 9:00-12:00 (reservation required)　

・Chinese: Tuesday, Friday 9:00-12:00 (no reservation required)　

 ※Outpatient reception hours are until 11:00

※Please make reservations at least 5 business days (weekdays outpatient consultation days) before the day of use.

Where to apply

Kyoto City Hospital　Tel:  075-311-5311　Fax:  075-321-6025

Contact information regarding the system

Kyoto City General Planning Bureau International Exchange and Coexistence Promotion Office (Tel  075-222-3072)