Dubai completes medication delivery via drone at Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai has completed the trial of medication delivery via drone. This was conducted in Dubai Silicon Oasis by Fakeeh University Hospital.
The completion of the trial makes Fakeeh University Hospital, an academic-focused smart healthcare facility based in DSO, a healthcare provider in the Middle East to leverage drone technology for medication delivery. The introduction of drone delivery of medicine presents a shift in healthcare accessibility and efficiency. The key benefits of this approach include enhanced accessibility, reliability, and sustainability.
The achievement took place within a 10-kilometre radius, transporting medication from the hospital to a patient’s home in Cedre Villas. It follows a series of year-long trials conducted at DSO, in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA).
By leveraging drones, Fakeeh University Hospital can now deliver medication to patients, reducing response time and potentially saving lives in critical situations. Drones also eliminate geographical barriers, allowing patients to receive medication without on-ground delays. This solution ensures equitable access to healthcare services for all UAE residents.
The trial is also in line with the objectives of the ‘Dubai Programme to Enable Drone Transportation’ launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai in 2021, aimed at increasing the efficiency of transportation services by utilising drones for various purposes.
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