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UNDP and Government of Rwanda deploy smart anti-epidemic robots to fight against COVID-19!

This article from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) discusses the UNDP Accelerator Lab partnership with the Rwandan Ministry of ICT and Innovation to acquire and deploy five smart anti-epidemic robots for use in two COVID-19 treatment centres and at the Kigali International Airport. The robots will support detection of COVID-19 cases among returning citizens, test patients, and provide other services in the hospitals.

Topic: COVID-19, Government and policy, Health and safety

Sector: Other

Published by: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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