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Geospatial Mapping of Drone Delivery Routes for Public Health Logistics Planning.

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Title: Geospatial Mapping of Drone Delivery Routes for Public Health Logistics Planning.
Authors: MATTHEW, UGOCHUKWU OKWUDILI1 okwudili.ugochukwu@estudante.ufla.br, ROSA, RENATA LOPES1 renata.rosa@ufla.br, SALGADO, ANDRE DE LIMA1 andre.salgado@ufla.br, ADENIKE, OYEDEMI OLUYEMISI1 yemisiawosanoyedemi@gmail.com, RODRIGUEZ, DEMOSTENES Z.1 demostenes.zegarra@ufla.br
Source: INFOCOMP: Journal of Computer Science. Dec2025, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p1-15. 15p.
Subjects: Drone aircraft delivery, Digital mapping, Digital health, Drone aircraft, Medical care, Medical supplies industry, Flight planning (Aeronautics)
Geographic Terms: Nigeria
Abstract: This study established the role of geospatial mapping in optimizing drone delivery routes for strategic public healthcare logistics delivery planning, focusing on improving access to essential medical supplies in underserved regions of the developing nations. The research aimed to evaluate the contribution of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in enhancing medical logistics, their potential adoption within Nigeria's healthcare supply chain, and their significance in advancing digital healthcare automation in medical applications such as vaccine delivery, blood transport, and emergency response within the broader context of digital healthcare automation. Employing geospatial analysis, remote sensing data, and route optimization algorithms, the study models efficient drone corridors between distribution hubs and rural health centers. Using a mixed research methodology approach, the study integrates geospatial analysis, healthcare logistics data, and Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled drone simulations to model efficient flight paths for the delivery of vaccines, blood products, and emergency medical consumables. Findings from comparative analysis with Rwanda's established drone healthcare model reveal that UAVs can reduce delivery time by over 70%, minimize wastage of medical resources, and improve emergency responsiveness in rural health systems. The study emphasizes that the effective implementation of drone-enabled healthcare logistics in Nigeria depends on the development of robust ICT infrastructure, including digital mapping systems, broadband connectivity, and real-time data integration. The research concludes that geospatially optimized drone delivery offers a strategic pathway to achieving equitable healthcare access, strengthening health system resilience, and driving digital transformation in national healthcare automation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This study established the role of geospatial mapping in optimizing drone delivery routes for strategic public healthcare logistics delivery planning, focusing on improving access to essential medical supplies in underserved regions of the developing nations. The research aimed to evaluate the contribution of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in enhancing medical logistics, their potential adoption within Nigeria's healthcare supply chain, and their significance in advancing digital healthcare automation in medical applications such as vaccine delivery, blood transport, and emergency response within the broader context of digital healthcare automation. Employing geospatial analysis, remote sensing data, and route optimization algorithms, the study models efficient drone corridors between distribution hubs and rural health centers. Using a mixed research methodology approach, the study integrates geospatial analysis, healthcare logistics data, and Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled drone simulations to model efficient flight paths for the delivery of vaccines, blood products, and emergency medical consumables. Findings from comparative analysis with Rwanda's established drone healthcare model reveal that UAVs can reduce delivery time by over 70%, minimize wastage of medical resources, and improve emergency responsiveness in rural health systems. The study emphasizes that the effective implementation of drone-enabled healthcare logistics in Nigeria depends on the development of robust ICT infrastructure, including digital mapping systems, broadband connectivity, and real-time data integration. The research concludes that geospatially optimized drone delivery offers a strategic pathway to achieving equitable healthcare access, strengthening health system resilience, and driving digital transformation in national healthcare automation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:18074545