{"id":19433,"date":"2024-01-25T13:37:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T13:37:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/25\/in-a-first-in-the-country-aiims-bhubaneswar-commissions-drone-health-services-in-odisha-n-f-times\/"},"modified":"2024-01-25T13:37:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T13:37:33","slug":"in-a-first-in-the-country-aiims-bhubaneswar-commissions-drone-health-services-in-odisha-n-f-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/25\/in-a-first-in-the-country-aiims-bhubaneswar-commissions-drone-health-services-in-odisha-n-f-times\/","title":{"rendered":"In a first in the country, AIIMS-Bhubaneswar commissions Drone Health Services in Odisha &#8211; N.F Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Bhubaneswar: <\/strong>In a first-of-its-kind initiative to integrate technology into the healthcare system, the AIIMS in Bhubaneswar commissioned Drone Health Services today.<\/p>\n<p>Two days after a successful trial run, the national institute has initiated the use of drones to transport critical medical items. The inaugural drone flight, executed flawlessly, transported a vital unit of blood from AIIMS-Bhubaneswar to Tangi CHC, covering a distance of around 60 Km in a remarkable 35 minutes. The historic flight marked the first-ever drone-assisted blood delivery not only in Odisha but across the entire country.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, expressed his satisfaction with the successful trial, stating, \u201cDelivering a blood bag to a patient through a drone has been successfully conducted for the first time. This initiative represents a significant leap in integrating technology into our healthcare system. It also collected blood samples from the CHC before returning to AIIMS.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 12 Kg drone, equipped to carry medical loads ranging from 2 to 5 Kg, achieved a speed of 90 km\/hour during the mission. Utilising GPS technology, the drone demonstrated exceptional precision in navigation, ensuring the timely and secure delivery of essential medical supplies.<\/p>\n<p>This pioneering effort aligns with the directives of the Health Ministry, showcasing AIIMS-Bhubaneswar\u2019s commitment to advancing healthcare services. The drone health service is anticipated to play a crucial role in emergencies, facilitating the rapid delivery of drugs, injections, and other vital medical supplies.<\/p>\n<p>This innovative approach not only enhances healthcare delivery during emergencies but also positions AIIMS-Bhubaneswar as a leader in leveraging technology for the betterment of public health. The institution remains committed to exploring and implementing advancements that elevate the standards of healthcare services.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Dillip Kumar Parida, MS, Dr. Sonu H Subba, Dr. Satyaprakash, Dr. Manisha R Gaikwad, Dr. Priyamadhaba Behera, Dr. Abhishek Mishra, Dr. Anshuman Sahu, and DDA (I\/c) Rasmiranjan Sethy were present on the occasion, emphasising the collaborative effort behind this ground-breaking initiative.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>(function(d, s, id) {\n    var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n    if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n    js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n    js.src = \"\n    fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n  }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Bhubaneswar: In a first-of-its-kind initiative to integrate technology into the healthcare system, the AIIMS in Bhubaneswar commissioned Drone Health Services today. Two days after a successful trial run, the national institute has initiated the use of drones to transport critical medical items. 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