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Rwanda's Drone Blood Delivery System Faces Challenges Amid US Aid Cuts

Despite a decade of progress, poor infrastructure and reduced US funding threaten the program's expansion

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Rwanda's drone blood delivery system, crucial for medical emergencies, faces challenges due to poor infrastructure and US aid cuts, despite plans for expansion with new US support

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Rwanda has used drones for blood delivery since 2016, significantly reducing maternal mortality.

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Rwanda may seek alternative funding sources for its drone program.
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How will Rwanda fill the funding gap left by US aid cuts?

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