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November 25
2025

U.S. Backs $150 Million Zipline Expansion to Transform Africa’s Healthcare Delivery

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The U.S. Department of State has approved a $150 million award to Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous logistics company, to support the expansion of its life-saving artificial intelligence-powered drone delivery infrastructure across Africa.

Photo courtesy of Andrew Turner.

Source: Business Day (link opens in a new window)

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Health Care, Technology
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artificial intelligence, distribution, employment, global development, infectious diseases, infrastructure, innovation, public health, public-private partnerships, results-based financing, supply chains