A newly published study has highlighted the transformative impact of Zipline's drone delivery system on healthcare in Ghana, reducing maternal deaths by a significant 56.4% in the Ashanti Region between 2017 and 2022.
In collaboration with the (GHS), the study analysed healthcare data from 191 health facilities in the Ashanti Region, including hospitals, health centres, and Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compounds, over the five-year period.
The findings reveal a direct link between reliable medical supply availability and improved health system utilisation, leading to a 56.4% reduction in maternal deaths at facilities served by Zipline compared to facilities not served by Zipline.
By ensuring consistent access to critical medicines and supplies, Zipline's drone deliveries caused more expectant mothers to seek antenatal care and deliver in health facilities under skilled supervision.
