When every second counts, help is one tap away.
Buyambi Care is building Uganda's first unified emergency response network, connecting patients to trained boda first responders, ambulances, hospitals and insurers in seconds. We're onboarding partners now for our December 2026 pilot.
of emergencies in Uganda reach an ambulance in time
average urban response time today
road-accident deaths are preventable with faster care
What we're building
One network. Every link in the emergency chain.
Buyambi Care is a two-sided platform: a Patient App and a Partner App, designed for Uganda's realities: boda traffic, mixed-tier hospitals and mobile-first users.
Boda first responders
Trained riders with first-aid kits reach patients in minutes, and can safely transport non-critical cases.
Ambulance dispatch
Certified ambulances matched to the nearest suitable responder.
Hospital pre-arrival
Hospitals are notified in advance, so care starts sooner.
Two apps · one mission
Whether you need help or you give it, there's an app for you.
- Patient App: SOS button, smart triage, live tracking of the responder, and hospital matching.
- Partner App: go online, accept nearby requests, navigate with turn-by-turn, and get paid.
How it works
From SOS to hospital in three steps.
- 1
Tap for help
Open the Buyambi app and press SOS, or dial our USSD short code on any phone, even without data.
- 2
Best help nearby
We locate you and match the right responder: trained boda, private car or ambulance, and the right hospital.
- 3
First aid on the way
Guided first-aid instructions keep the patient stable while help is en route.
- 4
Hospital ready
Your triage brief and vitals reach the hospital before you arrive, so care starts immediately.
Community-powered response
Trained boda riders. Everywhere you are.
Uganda has 1.5M+ boda boda riders, the fastest vehicles in traffic. We train, equip and certify them as first responders, turning the country's biggest transport network into its biggest lifesaving network.
Why Buyambi Care
Built for Uganda's realities, not copied from elsewhere.
Works low-data & offline
App + USSD short code means we work anywhere, even on a feature phone with no data.
5× faster response
We aim to reach 5 patients in the time it currently takes to reach one.
Affordable + free first aid
Free AI first-aid guidance; transparent, right-sized transport pricing.
Pre-hospital data
We close Uganda's biggest EMS gap: no more blind admissions to the ER.
The opportunity
6,000,000
annual African deaths could be averted with timely access to high-quality emergency care.
Source: BMJ Open, 2023.
The team
Engineers and clinicians who live this problem.
Deep experience across Uganda's medical system, engineering and AI, the partnerships, skills and craft to actually ship Buyambi Care.
Show your interest
Tell us how you'd use Buyambi Care.
We're validating demand ahead of the December 2026 pilot. Pick the role that fits you. It takes under 60 seconds and helps us prioritise your area.
Patient / General public
Get help fast when it matters most.
Count me inBoda first responder
Earn while saving lives in your community.
Count me inAmbulance operator
Fill empty seats with dispatched trips.
Count me inHospital / clinic
Receive pre-arrival triage & vitals.
Count me inInsurance provider
Cover more members, reduce claim friction.
Count me inNot sure which role fits?
Join the general waitlist and we'll keep you posted on launch progress.
News & updates
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