Abu Dhabi to use drone for medical supply delivery

Abu Dhabi to use drone for medical supply delivery

ABU DHABI / WAM

Department of Health (DoH) — Abu Dhabi, the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, has announced that it is adopting advanced drones to distribute and transfer medical supplies within the healthcare sector. The project, a first of its kind in the Mena, will create a state-of-the-art delivery system and network using drones at 40 stations throughout the year 2022. It will have around the clock service and form part of the emergency response network available at healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi.

It aligns with the year of preparation for the “UAE Projects of the 50”, the UAE’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Strategy, and broader strategies to position Abu Dhabi as a global hub for innovation. The project which is a collaboration between the DoH, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), SkyGo and Matternet, will leverage existing advanced infrastructure to transform healthcare logistics. Drones in the supply chain will be used to deliver medical supplies, medicine and blood units, vaccines and samples between laboratories, pharmacies, blood banks across healthcare facilities around the city in a safe manner. This will help in emergencies and contribute to reducing occupancy rates in healthcare facilities as well as enhancing the quality