When medical emergencies strike, you want fast medical response, when minutes matter

In a medical emergency, every second counts. AURA connects individuals to private emergency response providers across South Africa in real time — with 24/7 control room oversight, instant dispatch, and full visibility from alert to resolution. Because when your health is on the line, delays are not an option.

From alert to ambulance — making sure you are always connected

Whether it's a fainting spell at work or a serious car crash, AURA’s platform sends verified responders within seconds of a panic trigger. Using real-time GPS tracking and our 24/7 control centre, we dispatch the closest available medical unit to the user’s exact location — with full visibility and reporting throughout.

Powered by a verified, nationwide network of EMS and first responders

Our 24/7 control centre delivers real, round-the-clock protection with instant human response as an alert occurs.

Access an HPCSA-vetted network of accredited private medical responders nationwide.

Proven compliance and quality assurance across every partner.

Real-time visibility, reporting, and performance analytics.

Benefits to activating medical response for your business

Healthcare providers, insurers, mobile platforms, or fintech services — AURA lets you embed medical response into your own ecosystem. From white-label apps to API integration, you can provide life-saving support to your teams and customers with ease.

Delivering medical protection in real-time

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What industry leaders say about us

AURA services businesses across multiple industries.

The app is exceptionally user-friendly, enabling staff to request help quickly and confidently. With an impressive 5-star average rating and a proven 94% nationwide coverage, Inresponse has demonstrated outstanding reliability and reach across the country.

Jeane-Philip Kearney

Facilities

AURA entered into an agreement with Uber to provide both drivers & customers with a way to request on demand private armed response, emergency management services and private medical response. This is achieved via an e-panic service which is embedded within the Uber application.

Kagiso Khaole

General Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa

AURA has been a trusted partner to Tracker for many years. Their technology and support strengthen our CareGuard and Sayf by Tracker solutions, helping us deliver on our purpose to care for and protect people and their things. We value the partnership and look forward to its continued growth.

Floyd Munetsi

Executive Associate to the CEO

OUTsurance was provided with a customer facing portal which gave a full audit trail of users actions as well as a vehicle to deliver detailed & customised reporting.

Danie Matthee

CEO

Throughout our engagement with AURA, we have found them to be professional, reliable, and responsive to our security requirements. Their personnel are well-trained, disciplined, and have consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our premises and staff.

Blake Cross

Senior Manager, Security Operations

Partnering with AURA has enhanced the safety and reliability of Paycorp ATMs nationwide. Their rapid dispatch capability allows us to protect our customers and assets more proactively, with improved intervention success across 1000+ covered sites.

Villa Vicencio

Safety and Security Manager

AURA helps us extend security beyond the digital realm into our customers’ real lives. That commitment to physical safety is essential to our brand.

Justin Hume

CEO

AURA solved a deeply entrenched industry challenge with an innovative platform and fresh approach. Their hands-on, operationally knowledgeable team helped automate workflows and drive the cultural change needed to embed new processes seamlessly.

Philip Uys

General Manager Group Surveillance

Frequently asked questions

1. How fast is AURA’s medical response in South Africa?

AURA connects users to the closest private EMS provider within minutes. In major metros, medical responders typically accept and are dispatched to emergencies in 1–5 minutes, thanks to our autonomous dispatch technology.

2. Are AURA’s medical responders certified in South Africa?

Yes. All EMS partners in our network are thoroughly trained, experienced, and connected to the SAPAESA network, ensuring a high standard of care nationwide.

3. Can AURA be used for elderly or chronic-care patients?

Absolutely. Our panic technology supports fast intervention for medical emergencies including chronic conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, cardiac issues, respiratory distress, and more.

4. How does AURA work in rural or remote parts of South Africa?

AURA partners with premium private EMS providers across all nine provinces, allowing us to service both urban and rural areas through our nationwide response network.

5. Can businesses integrate AURA into their platform?

Yes. AURA provides white-label apps, APIs, IoT device integrations, and web-based dispatch tools, enabling seamless implementation for businesses of all sizes.

6. Does AURA integrate with health insurers or employee wellness programmes?

Yes. AURA supports partnerships with insurance, wellness, loyalty, and employee assistance programmes, offering medical response as a value-added service within existing ecosystems.

Does AURA support multi-region coverage under one agreement?

AURA delivers tiered geographic coverage to match your users' needs:

Core services: Provides our full tech-enabled, on-demand and scheduled dispatch to the closest vetted private security, medical and roadside assistance responders. This is ideal for core customer bases and staff in our highly operational markets: South Africa, United Kingdom, Kenya, and major cities in the United States.
Global emergency services: AURA provides a comprehensive global coverage service through their "Global 911" offering that instantly connects users to available local service providers (public emergency/police services) in regions where our core, private response network is not yet fully active.

Does AURA support multi-region coverage under one agreement?

AURA delivers tiered geographic coverage to match your users' needs:

Core services: Provides our full tech-enabled, on-demand and scheduled dispatch to the closest vetted private security, medical and roadside assistance responders. This is ideal for core customer bases and staff in our highly operational markets: South Africa, United Kingdom, Kenya, and major cities in the United States.
Global emergency services: AURA provides a comprehensive global coverage service through their "Global 911" offering that instantly connects users to available local service providers (public emergency/police services) in regions where our core, private response network is not yet fully active.

Does AURA support multi-region coverage under one agreement?

AURA delivers tiered geographic coverage to match your users' needs:

Core services: Provides our full tech-enabled, on-demand and scheduled dispatch to the closest vetted private security, medical and roadside assistance responders. This is ideal for core customer bases and staff in our highly operational markets: South Africa, United Kingdom, Kenya, and major cities in the United States.
Global emergency services: AURA provides a comprehensive global coverage service through their "Global 911" offering that instantly connects users to available local service providers (public emergency/police services) in regions where our core, private response network is not yet fully active.

Does AURA support multi-region coverage under one agreement?

AURA delivers tiered geographic coverage to match your users' needs:

Core services: Provides our full tech-enabled, on-demand and scheduled dispatch to the closest vetted private security, medical and roadside assistance responders. This is ideal for core customer bases and staff in our highly operational markets: South Africa, United Kingdom, Kenya, and major cities in the United States.
Global emergency services: AURA provides a comprehensive global coverage service through their "Global 911" offering that instantly connects users to available local service providers (public emergency/police services) in regions where our core, private response network is not yet fully active.

Does AURA support multi-region coverage under one agreement?

AURA delivers tiered geographic coverage to match your users' needs:

Core services: Provides our full tech-enabled, on-demand and scheduled dispatch to the closest vetted private security, medical and roadside assistance responders. This is ideal for core customer bases and staff in our highly operational markets: South Africa, United Kingdom, Kenya, and major cities in the United States.
Global emergency services: AURA provides a comprehensive global coverage service through their "Global 911" offering that instantly connects users to available local service providers (public emergency/police services) in regions where our core, private response network is not yet fully active.

Does AURA support multi-region coverage under one agreement?

AURA delivers tiered geographic coverage to match your users' needs:

Core services: Provides our full tech-enabled, on-demand and scheduled dispatch to the closest vetted private security, medical and roadside assistance responders. This is ideal for core customer bases and staff in our highly operational markets: South Africa, United Kingdom, Kenya, and major cities in the United States.
Global emergency services: AURA provides a comprehensive global coverage service through their "Global 911" offering that instantly connects users to available local service providers (public emergency/police services) in regions where our core, private response network is not yet fully active.

Does AURA support multi-region coverage under one agreement?

AURA delivers tiered geographic coverage to match your users' needs:

Core services: Provides our full tech-enabled, on-demand and scheduled dispatch to the closest vetted private security, medical and roadside assistance responders. This is ideal for core customer bases and staff in our highly operational markets: South Africa, United Kingdom, Kenya, and major cities in the United States.
Global emergency services: AURA provides a comprehensive global coverage service through their "Global 911" offering that instantly connects users to available local service providers (public emergency/police services) in regions where our core, private response network is not yet fully active.

Does AURA support multi-region coverage under one agreement?

AURA delivers tiered geographic coverage to match your users' needs:

Core services: Provides our full tech-enabled, on-demand and scheduled dispatch to the closest vetted private security, medical and roadside assistance responders. This is ideal for core customer bases and staff in our highly operational markets: South Africa, United Kingdom, Kenya, and major cities in the United States.
Global emergency services: AURA provides a comprehensive global coverage service through their "Global 911" offering that instantly connects users to available local service providers (public emergency/police services) in regions where our core, private response network is not yet fully active.

Does AURA support multi-region coverage under one agreement?

AURA delivers tiered geographic coverage to match your users' needs:

Core services: Provides our full tech-enabled, on-demand and scheduled dispatch to the closest vetted private security, medical and roadside assistance responders. This is ideal for core customer bases and staff in our highly operational markets: South Africa, United Kingdom, Kenya, and major cities in the United States.
Global emergency services: AURA provides a comprehensive global coverage service through their "Global 911" offering that instantly connects users to available local service providers (public emergency/police services) in regions where our core, private response network is not yet fully active.

Does AURA support multi-region coverage under one agreement?

AURA delivers tiered geographic coverage to match your users' needs:

Core services: Provides our full tech-enabled, on-demand and scheduled dispatch to the closest vetted private security, medical and roadside assistance responders. This is ideal for core customer bases and staff in our highly operational markets: South Africa, United Kingdom, Kenya, and major cities in the United States.
Global emergency services: AURA provides a comprehensive global coverage service through their "Global 911" offering that instantly connects users to available local service providers (public emergency/police services) in regions where our core, private response network is not yet fully active.

Does AURA support multi-region coverage under one agreement?

AURA delivers tiered geographic coverage to match your users' needs:

Core services: Provides our full tech-enabled, on-demand and scheduled dispatch to the closest vetted private security, medical and roadside assistance responders. This is ideal for core customer bases and staff in our highly operational markets: South Africa, United Kingdom, Kenya, and major cities in the United States.
Global emergency services: AURA provides a comprehensive global coverage service through their "Global 911" offering that instantly connects users to available local service providers (public emergency/police services) in regions where our core, private response network is not yet fully active.