Emergency numbers and crisis hotlines in Tanzania

This page lists 6 records for Tanzania. Source information and verification status vary and are shown per record. These statuses do not confirm live availability; verify details locally and with the cited provider or authority when available.

TZ · Africa · Sub-Saharan Africa

6 hotlines4 source checked

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Emergency numbers

Police · Fire · Ambulance

112 115

112 unified (Tanzania Emergency Number), 115 police.

Prioritized listing

Status: cross-referenced

Prioritized routing selects the first source-checked or cross-referenced listing in category order: suicide crisis, mental health, domestic violence, sexual violence, child protection, then general support. It then uses the first listing in that category order, or the first dataset listing. This does not determine suitability, eligibility, live availability, or provide medical advice.

Get free, confidential crisis counseling support in Tanzania

Mental health

Cross-referenced Apr 22, 2026

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Traveller note: Most hotlines listed here require a local Tanzania phone number or SIM card. If calling from abroad, you may need to dial your country's international exit code followed by the Tanzania country code, and some free-call numbers may not connect internationally. Emergency access varies by carrier and SIM status; verify current local guidance.