Wings of Hope:: Drone Technology for Medical Aid in High Risk Operational Zones

Ammad Ud Din Nasir

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v76iSUPPL-1.14261

Authors

Ammad Ud Din Nasir Department of Surgery Combined Military Hospital Peshawar National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v76iSUPPL-1.14261

Abstract

In today’s conflict zones, getting medical supplies to casualities can be nearly impossible. Healthcare delivery can be completely transformed by the use of drones for medical missions in operational areas and during wars. Drones can provide rapid and effective solutions to a number of major issues that medical teams encounter in these settings, such as challenging terrain, continuing hostilities, and remote locations. When it comes to delivering supplies to hazardous and inaccessible locations, unmanned aerial vehicles offer a significant advantage over other delivery methods.

Conventional transit is unable to do so because of security risks, damaged infrastructure, or time constraints. Drones can be used to deliver medical supplies, such as blood products, vaccines, and selfimportant medications, directly to areas affected by natural disasters or conflicts. When every minute counts, this technology will save lives by ensuring that those in need receive much-needed supplies on time.¹

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