Muhammad Ali Pate, Nigeria’s Minister of Health, and Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, launched a new Zipline distribution center in Yenagoa, enhancing the state’s healthcare infrastructure amidst global aid funding challenges. This center will facilitate drone deliveries, featuring advanced warehousing and cold storage to ensure rapid medical access, even in remote areas. Since its 2023 launch, Zipline has delivered over one million vaccine doses and essential medicines. The initiative aims to provide quality healthcare across Nigeria, with a commitment to local partnerships and job creation in the region.

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