The Medical Interpreter Dispatching Service

In order to provide effective medical treatment and promote the health and welfare of non-Japanese speaking citizens in Kyoto, City of Kyoto, Kyoto City International Foundation and non-profit organization, Center for Multicultural Society Kyoto are conducting medical interpreter dispatching service to certain hospitals in Kyoto.

1. About Interpretation service

Interpreters assist patients at the entire outpatient visiting including reception, examination, billing, prescription pick-up and so
This service is free of charge.

2. Available Languages
※For the time being, we will stop dispatching medical interpreters.

English: An interpreter is stationed from 9:00 to 11:00 on Friday
morning. No reservation required.

Chinese: A interpreter is stationed from 9:00 to 11:00 on Tuesday and Friday mornings. No reservation required.
※Chinese interpretation service is only available on Tuesday and Friday mornings.

Korean: Available from 9:00 to12:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Reservation　only.
※If you need a interpretation service, please apply for it at the hospital reception desk in advance.