On June 1, 2023, Siemens Healthineers Middle East, Southern & Eastern Africa partnered with German drone service provider Wingcopter GmbH. They inked a Memorandum of Understanding to develop Africa’s first integrated drone delivery solution for medical supplies.

This initiative seeks to revolutionize healthcare in Africa by enabling faster diagnoses and treatments in rural communities. The 2-way delivery system will transport lab samples, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals using highly automated drones and Laboratory Information Systems for accurate tracking and reporting.

“At Siemens Healthineers, we are committed to providing access to care for everyone,” remarked Ole Maloy, Managing Director. “Our partnership with Wingcopter will look to bridge the existing gaps in healthcare infrastructure, providing equitable and affordable access to diagnostic testing and medical supplies.”

This ground-breaking system will rely on Wingcopter’s drones, interlinked with…

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Source: dronexl.co