The Minister of Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has received a detailed assessment report evaluating the performance, value, and long-term viability of Zipline’s medical drone delivery service in Ghana.
The report was compiled by the Zipline Technical Task Force, which the Minister set up in response to rising public concerns and the recent shutdown of three Zipline distribution centres across the country.
Opening the review session, Mr. Akandoh stated that the purpose of the meeting was to create a clear and common understanding among all stakeholders about Zipline’s operations, associated costs, and contractual commitments.
He emphasized that although the service was initially introduced as one to be supported by Corporate Ghana, the final agreement obligated the government to pay US$88,000 per centre monthly for 24-hour operations.
The Task Force’s presentation covered several key areas, including operational efficiency, value for money, procurement integrity, contract sustainability, and global benchmarks for medical logistics.
It also examined critical health indicators before and after Zipline’s deployment to measure the service’s impact and its prospects for long-term sustainability.
Mr. Akandoh assured that the Ministry would thoroughly review the findings and provide the necessary recommendations.
He added that ongoing engagement with Zipline and other partners will continue as the Ministry works to build a more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective medical supply chain for Ghana.
