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Nkosi Minenkulu Joyi, head of Bhaziya Traditional Council and founder of the Nkosi Minenkulu Joyi Foundation, showcasing the R1.2-million drone and two scooters that will deliver chronic medication to hundreds of patients across his 49 villages outside Mthatha, after Bhaziya Komkhulu was officially registered as a Central Chronic Medicines Dispensing and Distribution site - becoming the first traditional residence in South Africa to be turned into a medicine pick-up point. Looking on are Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa, Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, Cogta deputy minister Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe, National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders chair Kgosi Thabo Seathlolo and King Sabata Dalindyebo mayor Nkosi Mkhanyiseli Dudumayo during the launch at Bhaziya Great Place outside Mthatha.
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An innovative model for rural healthcare delivery

A pioneering rural healthcare project outside Mthatha using quad bikes and drones to deliver chronic medication serves as an example to communities across the Eastern Cape.

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