Rwandan officials on Sunday deployed drones to various communities to raise awareness about COVID-19.
The drones were mounted on loud-speakers and flown across villages to broadcast messages specially designed on the coronavirus pandemic.
This latest use of technology is being coordinated by the police hoping people could now be reached easily with information on the pandemic.
Rwanda has confirmed 126 cases of coronavirus as at April 13, 2020 and is still on lockdown to stop the spread of the virus.
The Rwandan police said on Twitter that “As drones pass your neighborhoods, we ask you: 1. Listen carefully the message. 2. Don’t leave your home to view the drones.
3. Don’t gather in large groups when drones deliver messages. Stay Home, protect your life and that of others. Save lives.”
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We have added drones to our methods of raising awareness about #COVID-19.As drones pass your neighborhoods, we ask you:
1. Listen carefully the message.
2. Don’t leave your home to view the drones. pic.twitter.com/kafsuNGdmN
— Rwanda National Police (@Rwandapolice) April 12, 2020
Rwandans have lauded the police for this initiative symbolizing how committed Rwanda is to using technology to address its challenges.
— Rwanda National Police (@Rwandapolice) April 12, 2020
The country was among the first in Africa to adopt drones for the delivery of medical essential supplies.
Source: Africafeeds.com
