Uncrewed aircraft systems versus motorcycles to deliver laboratory samples in west Africa: a comparative economic study

• Main Authors: Walter O Ochieng, PhD (Author), Tun Ye, PhD (Author), Christina Scheel, PhD (Author), Aun Lor, PhD (Author), John Saindon, PhD (Author), Sue Lin Yee, MPH (Author), Martin I Meltzer, PhD (Author), Vikas Kapil, DO (Author), Kevin Karem, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: Transportation of laboratory samples in low-income and middle-income countries is often constrained by poor road conditions, difficult geographical terrain, and insecurity. These constraints can lead to long turnaround times for laboratory diagnostic tests and hamper epidemic co...