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Zipline and GHS Collaboration Reduces Maternal Mortality in Ashanti by 56.4%.

A study conducted in the Ashanti Region has revealed that the partnership between Zipline, a drone delivery service, and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) led to a significant reduction in maternal mortality by 56.4%. The study highlights how Zipline's efficient medical supply distribution, especially of blood and essential medical products to remote health facilities, has improved healthcare delivery in the region. This has been a game-changer in addressing emergency needs, particularly for maternal care, where timely access to blood and medications is critical.The findings emphasize the role of technology in improving healthcare outcomes, showcasing how the deployment of drones to deliver life-saving supplies has positively impacted rural communities. By reducing delays in medical supply distribution, healthcare providers in remote areas can now save more lives, particularly in urgent cases like childbirth complications. The success of the program could potentially serve […]

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Ejisu Farmers Face Severe Ginger Crop Losses Due to Unpredictable Weather.

Farmers in Ejisu, Ashanti Region, are grappling with a tough season as ginger crops suffer severe losses due to changing weather patterns. The municipal assembly, known for its agricultural output, reports decreased ginger yields this year, causing concern among the farming community.Kofi Asante, a 44-year-old farmer with 12 years of experience, owns a two-acre ginger farm heavily impacted by the low yield. "This is the first time I've faced such drastic losses," he said, noting the drought and irregular rains have led to dried-up crops and premature sprouting. Asante invested 25,000 cedis in land preparation and planting but now faces significant financial loss.With traditional ginger harvesting in September and reliance on consistent rainfall during June to August, the lack of rain has left many farmers in Ejisu worried about their future.

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