The Maldives government plans to deploy drones to distribute medical supplies to hospitals and healthcare centres across the atolls, with the Ministry of Health working alongside the MNDF, MCAA and MPS. Drone trials were previously conducted in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in August 2023.
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A drone, capable of transporting laboratory samples and medical supplies, displayed at the inauguration of 'Maldives Health Line' services, 4 September 2023 | Photo: Ministry of Health
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In our pursuit of efficiency, we are revising our system to enhance medicine delivery across the islands. We are on the brink of initiating drone operations. We aim to launch these services within six months
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Drone trials were conducted in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in August 2023, and the Ministry of Transport of the preceding administration had announced its intention to start issuing licences for civil drone operations before the conclusion of 2023.
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