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Drone delivery in Rwanda

Drones get blood to patients faster—and reduce waste

Using drones instead of ambulances for emergency delivery of perishable blood products in Rwanda resulted in blood arriving for transfusions 79 minutes faster on average.

Mar 16, 2022

Don’t let Central African Republic become another Rwanda

Don’t let Central African Republic become another Rwanda

Don’t let Central African Republic become another Rwanda Canada seems uninterested in playing a role in preventing tragedy in Africa, says UBC’s Stewart Prest. Read more…

Feb 4, 2014

Micronutrients lead to big changes

Micronutrients lead to big changes

UBC Prof. Judy McLean and her students help Rwanda launch Africa’s first national home-based nutritional fortification program for children.

Sep 10, 2013 - by Corey Allen

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