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: Received: 20 February 2023 / Approved: 22 February 2023 / Online: 22 February 2023 (09:01:39 CET)
How to cite:
Griffith, E.; Schurer, J.; Mawindo, B.; Kwibuka, R.; Turibyarive, T.; Amuguni, H. The Use of Drones to Delivery Rift Valley Fever Vaccines in Rwanda: Perceptions and Recommendations. Preprints2023, 2023020381. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202302.0381.v1
Griffith, E.; Schurer, J.; Mawindo, B.; Kwibuka, R.; Turibyarive, T.; Amuguni, H. The Use of Drones to Delivery Rift Valley Fever Vaccines in Rwanda: Perceptions and Recommendations. Preprints 2023, 2023020381. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202302.0381.v1
Griffith, E.; Schurer, J.; Mawindo, B.; Kwibuka, R.; Turibyarive, T.; Amuguni, H. The Use of Drones to Delivery Rift Valley Fever Vaccines in Rwanda: Perceptions and Recommendations. Preprints2023, 2023020381. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202302.0381.v1
APA Style
Griffith, E., Schurer, J., Mawindo, B., Kwibuka, R., Turibyarive, T., & Amuguni, H. (2023). The Use of Drones to Delivery Rift Valley Fever Vaccines in Rwanda: Perceptions and Recommendations. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202302.0381.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Griffith, E., Thierry Turibyarive and Hellen Amuguni. 2023 "The Use of Drones to Delivery Rift Valley Fever Vaccines in Rwanda: Perceptions and Recommendations" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202302.0381.v1
Abstract
Given the recent emergence of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Rwanda and its profound impact on livelihoods and health, improving RVF prevention and control strategies is crucial. Vaccinating livestock is one of the most sustainable strategies to mitigate the impact of RVF on health and livelihoods, yet vaccine supply chain constraints severely limit the effectiveness of vaccination programs. In the human health sector, unmanned aerial vehicles, i.e., drones, are increasingly being used to improve supply chains and last-mile vaccine delivery. We investigated perceptions on whether delivering RVF vaccines by drone in Rwanda might help to overcome logistical constraints in the vaccine supply chain. We conducted semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in the animal health sector and Zipline employees in Nyagatare District in the Eastern Province of Rwanda and used content analysis to identify key themes. We found that stakeholders in the animal health sector and Zipline employees believe that drones could improve RVF vaccination in Nyagatare. The main benefits study participants identified included decreased transportation time, improved cold chain maintenance, and cost savings.
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