The drones saving lives in Africa

"They were tired of losing women in childbirth."

Last year, one of the US’s top diplomats said that Africa is the world’s largest untapped market… and Africa should be among the US’s largest trading partners. This time, it’s not just about aid. It’s about business. And we were wondering what that might mean in practice. In November last year, the US Department of State made an important announcement: the U.S. committed up to $150 million dollars to a partnership with Zipline. Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates delivery drones. These currently fly in Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Ghana. And they're saving lives. Listen to find out more.

Plus: How African governments are forward thinking.

🌟 IN THIS EPISODE:

1:32 Life and death

3:27 How the Rwandan government saved mothers

4:18 How the drones work

6:21 How to improve an entire health system

8:37 The US perspective

12:36 How AI is saving lives

💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER:

"We make about one delivery, every 60 seconds in Africa today. Somewhere in Africa, someone's receiving a package"

"It's bringing American innovation in AI robotics to the countries where Zipline operates, including Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Ghana."

"We've seen a really good response to our overall shift from 'aid to trade' with partner governments in Africa."

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