What drone technology means for Tanzania's healthcare system
Medical Stores Department managing director Laurean Bwanakunu (left) and Zipline executive director Keller Rinaudo exchange documents in Dar es Salaam yesterday after signing an agreement that will see the firm use drones to ferry medical supplies to over 1,000 health facilities in ten regions across the country. Looking on is Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children permanent secretary Mpoki Ulisubisya (second left) and Chief Medical Officer Mohammed Kambi. PHOTO | HERIETH MAKWETTA
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That was after the government inked an agreement with a US-based drones company, Zipline, to implement the project that would see over 1,000 health facilities in 10 regions receiving life-saving blood and medical supplies more efficiently and quicker through unmanned air facilities.
