Drone Logistics to Strengthen Health Delivery Across Africa
A new continental initiative to modernise health supply chains through drone-enabled logistics has been launched through a Memorandum of Understanding between the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Zipline International, Inc., working with Member States. The partnership aims to improve access to life-saving medical products – including vaccines, diagnostics and essential medicines – particularly for underserved and remote communities.
Aligned with Africa CDC’s Strategic Plan (2023–2027), the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty agenda and Africa’s digital transformation priorities, the collaboration advances African-led solutions that strengthen national health systems and epidemic preparedness. “This partnership is a commitment to equity, access and resilience –
enabling Africa to respond faster, work smarter and save more lives,” said Africa CDC Director-General Dr Jean Kaseya.
📥 Read the full brief in your preferred language:
👉 English PDF – Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 8 – 14 December 2025
👉 Version française – Bulletin Hebdomadaire d’Africa CDC | 8 – 14 December 2025
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