After a 30-day project, Ethiopia’s first long-range drone network delivered medical supplies, including 6,936 vaccination doses in 44 flights to six remote areas. The most recent stage of a multi-year project to apply supply chain innovation to the last-mile delivery of medical supplies in the area is drone logistics. Beginning in early 2024 and lasting an additional 90 days, the medical drone network will double in size. Swoop Aerodynamics:Australian-based Swoop Aero is a provider of drone technology, maintenance, technical assistance, and pilot training. By loading the drones with the necessary medical supplies, they make sure that the right supplies are delivered to each clinic.

Source: Ethiopian News December 07, 2023 09:58 UTC