July 16, 2026 11:49 AM
Drone-assisted transport of TB samples cuts diagnostic delays, lowers patient expenses: ICMR study
Drone-assisted transport of tuberculosis (TB) sputum samples can significantly reduce diagnostic delays and out-of-pocket expenses for patients living in remote and underserved areas, according to a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Conducted under its flagship i-DRONE initiative, the ICMR study was carried out in Telangana's Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district in collaboration with AIIMS Bibinagar and the District TB Office under the National TB Elimination Programme (...