How drones delivering vaccines are saving lives in India

Drones delivering vaccines to remote areas are improving access to healthcare
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— Jyotiraditya Scindia, India's Minister for Civil Aviation

Minister of Civil Aviation joint secretary Amber Dubey inspecting drones delivering vaccines in Telangana, India — Minister of Civil Aviation joint secretary Amber Dubey inspecting a vaccine delivery drone in Telangana, India
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— Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Healthnet Global

— Anna Roy, Senior Adviser, NITI Aayog

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