Drones Undergo Testing In Africa To Deliver Vaccines, Other Medical Supplies

Associated Press: Drones carrying medicines, blood face top challenge: Africa
“…As drones quickly pick up momentum around the world in everything from military strikes to pizza delivery, Africa, the continent with some of the most entrenched humanitarian crises, hopes the technology will bring progress. … Those trying out drones for humanitarian uses in Africa warn that the technology is no quick fix, but several new projects are exploring what can be achieved…” (10/9).

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