Uncrewed aircraft systems versus motorcycles to deliver laboratory samples in west Africa: a comparative economic study

Summary: Background: Transportation of laboratory samples in low-income and middle-income countries is often constrained by poor road conditions, difficult geographical terrain, and insecurity. These constraints can lead to long turnaround times for laboratory diagnostic tests and hamper epidemic c...

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Main Authors: Walter O Ochieng, PhD, Tun Ye, PhD, Christina Scheel, PhD, Aun Lor, PhD, John Saindon, PhD, Sue Lin Yee, MPH, Martin I Meltzer, PhD, Vikas Kapil, DO, Kevin Karem, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:The Lancet Global Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214109X19304644