MANILA, Philippines – Inilunsad ng Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) ang kauna-unahang drone-assisted medicine delivery sa Southeast Asia.
Inilunsad ng DICT ang serbisyong ito sa Barangay Niogan, Pililia, Rizal.
Ito ay bahagi ng SMART Villages and SMART Islands (SVSI) framework na gumagamit ng drone delivery para tugunan ang “geographic barriers, limited transportation and logistical issues.”
“Filipinos living in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) face life-threatening delays in accessing medications and medical services that can be addressed by utilizing such technology.”
Idinagdag pa niya na ang piloto ay tutulong sa pag-refine at pagpapalawak ng digital healthcare services sa buong bansa.
Dagdag pa, sisiguruhin din na ang GIDAs ay may access sa “groundbreaking e-health solutions.”
“This pioneering initiative underscores DICT’s relentless drive to harness digital technology to enhance the lives of Filipinos,” pahayag ni Uy.
“Through innovation and collaboration, DICT is dismantling the digital divide, making essential services, especially healthcare, more inclusive, efficient and accessible to all.”
Tinukoy din ng DICT secretary ang kahalagahan ng public-private partnerships sa drone-assisted medicine delivery program.
“Hindi po kaya ng gubyerno na mag-isa na gumawa nito. Kailangan po ang partnership with the private sector.” RNT/JGC
