Drones to deliver medicines, vaccines and blood to tribal hospitals in AP

Andhra Pradesh Health and Medical Department on Thursday entered into an agreement with a private organisation to supply medicines and blood units to hospitals in remote tribal areas through drones.

Paderu mandal in Alluri Sitharama Raju district will be the central hub of this initiative aimed at strengthening emergency medical services in



far-flung tribal regions of the district and ensuring timely access to essential medicines and blood supplies.

“We have signed an agreement with the ‘Red Wing’ organisation to operate drone-based medical supply services, with Paderu serving as the hub,” Health and Medical Department Commissioner G Veerapandian said in an official press release.