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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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National Service Authority gets new Director-General
The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially welcomed a new Director-General, Ms. Ruth Dela Seddoh, following a brief handing-over ceremony at its headquarters on Tuesday.
The event marked the formal transfer of leadership from the outgoing Director-General, Mr. Felix Gyamfi, to Ms. Seddoh. Management and staff of the Authority attended the ceremony.
Mr. Gyamfi used the occasion to thank staff for their support during his tenure.
He encouraged them to give the same cooperation to Ms. Seddoh to ensure the continued growth and impact of the Authority.
Ms. Seddoh expressed appreciation to government for the confidence placed in her.
She promised to build on the achievements of her predecessor and called for teamwork, dedication and innovation to help the NSA deliver on its mandate to support national development.
Management of the Authority pledged their full support to the new leadership as the organisation enters its next phase.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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NSA board sets up committee to supervise digital reforms
The Governing Board of the National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the inauguration of a Transition and Implementation Steering Committee (TISC) to oversee the Authority’s digital transformation agenda.
According to the Board, the move follows a letter dated 17 June 2025 from the Office of the President to the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment directing the suspension of the existing deployment system, calling for an audit of its operations and instructing the design and deployment of a new digital platform.
The Board explained that the audit had been completed and had found the existing system unsatisfactory.
It indicated that the Minister had written to the Board to begin the necessary legal processes to ensure the contract for the audited system, which expired in August 2025, would not be renewed, and to take further steps toward designing and deploying a new digital platform that would guarantee transparency, security and real-time verification of service personnel postings.
It stressed that the TISC had been established to ensure a smooth and orderly transition from the current National Service Scheme digital platform to a new ICT-led system aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and service delivery.
The Authority outlined the Committee’s mandate as overseeing the phased migration from the legacy system, directing the design and deployment of a modern digital platform, and supervising its operationalisation across core functions including personnel enrolment, postings, payroll, allowances and scheme administration.
It further noted that acting under the directives of the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment and deriving authority from the NSA Board, the TISC has the power to issue instructions to NSA departments and engage external partners necessary to achieve its mandate through the Governing Board.
The Authority named Dr. Wisdom Atiwoto, a member of the NSA Board and Director of Research, Statistics and Information Management at the Ministry of Health, as chair of the Committee.
Other members include Ms. Ruth Dela Seddoh, Mr. Shadrack Mensah, Ms. Elorm Goh, Mr. Benjamin Freeman Kusi, Ms. Jennifer Opong, Dr. Stephan Nwolley, Mr. Koku Abotsi, Mr. Japhet Kuntu, Mr. Nabil Abubakar Hussayn and Ms. Regina Obenewa Penrose as Secretary.
The NSA Board assured the public and stakeholders of its commitment to innovation, accountability and excellence in service delivery.
It emphasised that there would be no disruption in the fulfilment of its obligations to national service personnel as outlined in the National Service Act, Act 1119 (2024), and indicated that updates on the Committee’s progress would be communicated in due course.
With the collective expertise of its members, the TISC is expected to deliver a robust and future-ready platform that will anchor the next phase of the National Service Scheme’s operations.
By: Jacob Aggrey
