Unicef (Unicef) has partnered with the Malawian government on a project using drones to identify densely populated areas of the country that could be prone to cholera. Authorities are already working to control an outbreak, and drones are mapping areas in need of assistance. The Likuni township in the capital Lilongwe has already been mapped, with the data enabling officials to better deal with specific cholera hotspots. The information can also help to educate residents about hygiene.
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) has partnered with the Malawian government on a project using drones to identify densely populated areas of the country that could be prone to cholera. Authorities are already working to control an outbreak, and drones are mapping areas in need of assistance. The Likuni township in the capital Lilongwe has already been mapped, with the data enabling officials to better deal with specific cholera hotspots. The information can also help to educate residents about hygiene.