Bridging healthcare gap in Africa
The Germany-headquartered medical technology company Siemens Healthineers is working with Wingcopter to pilot an integrated drone delivery solution for healthcare facilities throughout Africa.
The utilisation of Wingcopter’s delivery drones interconnected with Siemens Healthineers’ laboratory diagnostics facilities will allow for quick and automated two-way delivery of samples and medical products. The battery-powered drones will be covering a range of 75 km while maintaining the cold chain at all times.
Ole Maloy, managing director of Siemens Healthineers Middle East, Southern & Eastern Africa: "Our partnership will look to bridge the existing gaps in healthcare infrastructure, providing equitable and affordable access to diagnostic testing and medical supplies."
The exact time and place of the first deployment of those deliveries is to be announced in due course. (ah)