Drones Successfully Transport Medicines between Hospitals during Hajj 2025
This success represents a remarkable milestone in boosting the efficiency of healthcare services during Hajj 2025.
The process consists of several stages, starting with the preparation stage in which authorities determine the required quantities and contact with healthcare facilities.
Then, the program employs the latest technologies in compliance with the requirements of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
Therefore, medicines, medical supplies, and laboratory equipment can be easily reserved, dispensed, and delivered to healthcare facilities in the holy sites.
To ensure that the process runs properly, the authorities can control the drone through a monitoring screen.
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