In a significant advancement in healthcare delivery, the Primary Health Center (PHC) in Gattusingaram, located in the Addagudur Mandal of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, utilized drone technology to transport sputum samples from suspected tuberculosis (TB) patients to the area hospital in Ramannapet.
This operation took place on Friday, January 18 and is part of a broader initiative under the National TB Elimination Program.
According to officials, approximately 11 samples were collected from individuals exhibiting cough symptoms.