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Zipline hits over 500,000 medical delivery milestone

In a remarkable achievement for healthcare logistics, Zipline, the autonomous drone delivery service, has surpassed the half-million mark in delivering life-saving supplies to over 2,500 health facilities in Ghana.
The latest operational update provided by Zipline, reveals a significant milestone in the partnership with the Government of Ghana which has seen many health facilities gain access to prompt supplies of emergency medical products.
The deliveries, including blood products and anti-snake venom, have been instrumental in saving lives and improving health outcomes in communities across the country.
This underscores the critical role played by
Zipline’s drone delivery system in responding swiftly to emergencies and ensuring timely access to life-saving treatments, especially in remote and underserved areas across Ghana.
Samuel Akuffo, a Fulfillment Lead in Africa for Zipline, emphasised the importance of the partnership with the Government of Ghana in achieving this milestone.
“Our partnership has been instrumental in enabling us to fulfil our mission of leveraging technology to improve healthcare outcomes and save lives,” he remarked.
“Every life preserved through our emergency deliveries represents a testament to the power of innovation and collaboration in healthcare. Our goal is to continue innovating and collaborating to address the healthcare challenges facing our nation. Together, we can build a healthier, more resilient Ghana for generations to come,” he added.
In addition to emergency response, Zipline’s contributions to Ghana’s healthcare system extend to vaccination efforts, disease control, and agricultural health. The company has delivered over 12.2 million vaccine doses, including 2.8 million COVID-19 vaccines, significantly bolstering the nation’s immunisation drive.
Moreover, the company’s on-demand drone delivery model has enabled a 21 percent increase in vaccination coverage, resulting in a 44 percent reduction in missed opportunities to vaccinate and potentially save 727 lives due to improved vaccination coverage.
The completion of six Zipline distribution centres strategically located across Ghana has further strengthened the company’s reach, serving 17 million Ghanaians across 13 regions with on-demand drone delivery.
These distribution centres located in Omenako, Ashanti Mampong, Vobsi, Sefwi Wiawso, Anum, and Kete Krachi, each with a 110km delivery radius, ensure equitable access to essential medical supplies for communities nationwide.
Interventions during public health crises have also been crucial in mitigating the spread of diseases and safeguarding both human and animal populations.
In response to the deadly Anthrax outbreak in Northern Ghana in 2023, Zipline enabled the vaccination of 104,000 cattle, thereby protecting livelihoods and preserving the health of communities.
Additional support for Ghana’s agricultural health has also seen the completion of drone deliveries of 10.4 million doses of poultry vaccines for diseases such as Newcastle disease, Fowl pox, and Gumboro to poultry farmers across the country.
Since its launch, Zipline has completed over 519,000 drone delivery flights across Ghana, delivering a wide range of medical products, including 3,566,500 units of vaccines, 2,825,210 units of medical products, 14,807 units of blood products, and 18,289 units of animal health products.
According to Zipline they remain dedicated to their mission of expanding access to quality healthcare for every Ghanaian.
As the partnership between Zipline and the Government of Ghana continues to flourish, the future of healthcare delivery in the nation looks brighter than ever.
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High Court issues bench warrant for disputed Akwatia MP following contempt conviction

A Koforidua High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the presumed winner of the Akwatia parliamentary seat in the Eastern region, after convicting him of contempt of court.
The court issued the bench warrant for Kumi’s arrest after he failed to attend court.
The conviction comes after he disobeyed an interim injunction against him on January 7, prohibiting him from being sworn in and admitted as the Member of Parliament-elect for the Akwatia constituency due to an ongoing legal contest over his election.
Mr Kumi presented himself in Parliament to be sworn in on January 7, 2025.
The Judge, Justice Senyo Amedahe held that the convict, throughout the hearing of the contempt case, failed to appear in court in person.
He also rejected a letter from the minority side of Parliament claiming the MP was busy with parliamentary duties, hence his continuous absence from court.
The judge rejected the letter, insisting he would be going against his own ruling should he accept the letter from the minority caucus.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Asset declaration is good, but lifestyle audit is key among public officials – Domelevo to Mahama

Former Auditor General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has commended President John Mahama for declaring his assets but stressed the need for a lifestyle audit to effectively curb corruption among public officials.
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, February 18, he acknowledged the President’s move as a “good gesture” but raised concerns about the process.
“It is good to see that the President has declared his assets,” he said.
According to him, “I was not too happy seeing the envelope being given to the Auditor General because that goes more or less to support what people have all along been saying—that you put your declaration in an envelope, seal it, and give it to the Auditor General, which is not the case anyway.”
“This should have gone through the entire process so that they capture it because you are supposed to verify the signature and be sure that the form has been properly completed. That at least should have been done, but it was not done,”he said.
While appreciating President Mahama’s directive for his appointees and public office holders to declare their assets by March 31, Domelevo expressed reservations about the timeline.
“To be honest with you, I think March 31 is too far away because the Constitution provides that it should be declared before you take office,” he argued.
He added that “Some will argue that Act 550 allows six months, but Act 550 contradicts the Constitution. I have a letter in my possession, written by former Attorney General Gloria Akuffo, confirming that the provisions of subsection 4(1) of Act 550 contradict the Constitution. However, we have all been upholding and following that.”
Daniel Domelevo was particularly pleased with Mahama’s commitment to hold non-compliant officials accountable.
“I’m also happy the President says those who don’t declare are going to be punished or asked to leave office. I think that will cut across everybody, and that will be good,” he stated.
However, the former Auditor General stated that asset declaration alone is insufficient in tackling corruption.
“This declaration is good. We must add to it what we call a lifestyle audit and the reversal of the burden of proof,” Mr Domelevo insisted.
“If we don’t do these two things so that we can audit and find out ‘how did you get this money?’, people are going to hide their resources or their assets with their families and friends. Everybody who is suspected of being an ally of a political or public office holder must be subjected to a lifestyle audit,” he concluded.
Source: Myjoyonline.com