Bawumia’s ‘Tremendous’ Impact On Medical Drone Delivery Recognized By UK

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has touted the significant impact of Ghana’s innovative medical drone delivery service on healthcare following reports that hospitals in the UK are to pilot the innovation.

Speaking to community stakeholders in Ada during his visit to the constituency, Dr. Bawumia said the starring role of Ghana as a global leader in the delivery of essential medical supplies through drones indicate that it is indeed possible for Ghana to achieve so much and be ahead in many critical areas.

“When I say it is possible I really mean it”, Dr. Bawumia said.

He further stated; “What is interesting and very remarkable is that, in the whole world, Ghana is the leading country in drone delivery service. Recently, US Vice President Kamala Harris congratulated Ghana for taking such [the] leadership for drone medical delivery…They are now going to start in the United States and the UK but Ghana has already moved ahead.”

Dr. Bawumia added; “We can do more than even the advanced countries if we put our minds to it and I believe that we can transform this country.”

“This is why as my boss’ term is coming to an end, I appeal to you to give the opportunity to become President and continue with all the work that we are doing. I have many many ideas which I have shared with you”, he implored Ghanaians.

Since its launch in 2019 in Ghana, the Zipline drone medical delivery service has delivered over half a million essential medical supplies to over 2700 health facilities in Ghana from its distribution centres in Omenako, Asante Mampong, Sefwi Wiawso, Anum and Kete Krachi.

The deliveries include blood products, anti-snake venom and other essential medical supplies for emergencies to places not easily accessible by vehicle.