Rescue.co expands to Tanzania, bringing life-saving emergency services to more communities

DAR ES SALAAM: In a significant step toward strengthening healthcare access in East Africa, Rescue.co is expanding its services to Tanzania. Known for its innovative approach to emergency response in Kenya, Rescue.co is bringing its expertise and advanced technology to address critical gaps in Tanzania’s healthcare landscape.

For years, Tanzania has made strides in improving its healthcare system, particularly in maternal and child health.

However, challenges remain—public hospitals are often overcrowded and under-resourced, while private healthcare remains out of reach for many citizens. In rural areas, the wait for medical help can be dangerously long. This is where Rescue.co’s entry into the market brings new hope.

One of the standout services being introduced is SafeTravels.co, designed specifically for domestic and international tourists. Tanzania, renowned for its breathtaking wildlife, iconic Mount Kilimanjaro, and stunning Zanzibar beaches, attracts millions of visitors each year. SafeTravels.co offers peace of mind by providing fast, reliable emergency response for tourists, ensuring that medical help is just a call away—even in remote locations. This service not only enhances the safety of travelers but also strengthens Tanzania’s appeal as a premier global tourist destination.

Beyond tourism, Rescue.co is also committed to improving maternal health services. By expanding their emergency medical support for expectant mothers and newborns, they aim to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates, especially in underserved rural areas. Through swift medical response and well-coordinated transport services, pregnant women facing complications can now access quality care more quickly and safely.

Rescue.co’s approach is built on innovative systems that have already proven successful in neighboring countries. A single emergency number connects users to a vast network of providers, ensuring that no call for help goes unanswered. Real-time dispatch coordination sends the nearest available responder to the emergency, significantly cutting down wait times. A digital platform powered by data analytics optimizes response times, and integration with air evacuation services ensures that even the most remote areas receive critical care when needed. By adopting a subscription-based model, Rescue.co makes emergency care more accessible and affordable, striving to provide life-saving support to all Tanzanians, regardless of their income.

This approach has already shown remarkable results in reducing emergency response times. In Kenya, Rescue.co managed to cut the average response time from 162 minutes to just 12 minutes—a game-changer for emergency healthcare. With similar ambitions for Tanzania, the company aims to replicate and even improve on this achievement.

“We believe that everyone deserves timely and effective emergency care, regardless of their location or financial status,” said Caitlin Dolkart, Co-founder of Rescue.co. “Our expansion into Tanzania is a step toward ensuring that communities here—whether tourists, mothers, or families—receive the life-saving support they need, when they need it most.”

As Rescue.co brings its world-class emergency response network to Tanzania, the hope is clear: to bridge healthcare gaps, save lives, and support the nation’s progress in building a healthier, safer future for all.