ParkDoctor Tanzania. We were honored to attend the Venomation Training Program, A training that equips healthcare and field personnel with essential skills to recognize and manage bites or stings from venomous animals such as snakes, scorpions, spiders, and marine species. The program covers identification of venom types, clinical assessment, emergency first aid, and safe evacuation […]
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That’s why ParkDoctor Tanzania is on the ground at Ngorongoro Police Station, training officers with hands-on first aid and emergency response skills. ✨ We bring training where it’s needed most — empowering teams to save lives and act fast. 📩 Ready to empower your team? Let’s talk! 📞 +255 775 815 867 🌐 www.parkdoctor.co.tz 📧
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The week begins not in an office or a boardroom, but in the skies above Tanzania’s wilderness. Another rescue helicopter lifts off, its mission clear—stand ready for emergencies where the wild meets adventure. In Tanzania’s national parks, the beauty of nature comes with its own risks. From sudden illness on safari to injuries in remote
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Dr. Anil Joshi BSc, MBChB, DMCC, MRCP, MRCEM, FACEM, DipPHRM. Dr. Anil Joshi is a dedicated Emergency Medicine and Prehospital Retrieval specialist with extensive experience providing high-quality care in dynamic, high-stakes environments. He is deeply committed to optimizing patient outcomes through a focus on human factors, effective communication, and inter-professional collaboration. An experienced educationalist, Dr.
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✨ Meet our ParkDoctor Advisory! ✨ We’re honored to welcome Dr. Katharine “Kate” Thompson 🤝 – a medical anthropologist, conservationist & scientific illustrator. Based at Stony Brook University & Penn State, her work explores how communities in Africa adapt to ecological stress and zoonotic risks. As Director of the Amani Foundation in Tanzania, she also
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Lameck, a balloon safari worker in Serengeti, started feeling unwell three weeks ago. He became confused and even lost parts of his memory. Along with his colleagues, he visited three different health posts inside and nearby the park. Each time, he was given only painkillers and antibiotics – no proper tests were done. His condition
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Snake bites are a serious medical emergency, especially in the wilderness. With the right knowledge, most lives can be saved. Prevention: Wear boots and long trousers, use a torch at night, avoid tall grass and rock piles, never provoke snakes, and keep camps and compounds clean. If bitten: Stay calm, immobilize the limb, remove tight
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When it comes to emergency care in the field, sometimes the simplest tools make the biggest difference. One of these is the strong sticks, a basic but essential aid in stabilizing fractures. At ParkDoctor, we recognize that fracture stabilization is a critical first step in trauma care. Without proper support, broken bones can shift, causing
Wooden Blocks: A Simple Tool, A Big Impact. Read More »
“This certification from ParkDoctor Tanzania is more than a milestone — it’s a commitment to protecting our people, guests, and community. By empowering staff with advanced medical knowledge, we’re building resilience, strengthening trust, and ensuring that safety truly comes first.That’s why our security team has now been certified as Wilderness First Responders (WFR) — a
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For the safety and wellbeing of tourists and all tourism stakeholders, ParkDoctor of Tanzania proud to introduce Emergency Helicopter Rescue Services in partnership with Summit Medical Specialists, Level-Up Helicopters. Our coverage: ✅ Mountain & wilderness rescue ✅ Fast medical evacuation to hospital ✅ Ground Ambulance Services ✅ All insurances with rescue cover accepted 📞 Emergency
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