LunaVax Insights: Drone-Powered Vaccine Access in Nigeria

A new kind of vaccine delivery is taking flight in Nigeria. In Bayelsa, drones are helping malaria vaccines reach children in remote communities—where roads can’t. Credit: Zipline

20,000 vaccine deliveries. No roads required.

In Bayelsa, Nigeria, malaria vaccines are now reaching hard-to-reach communities by air. A Gavi-backed initiative, in partnership with Zipline, is delivering hope—one drone drop at a time—where traditional health delivery can’t go.

At LunaVax, we spotlight bold solutions advancing last-mile vaccine access. From drones today to microneedle patches tomorrow, we believe innovations like these are reshaping what’s possible.

Drone-powered access in action
In April 2025, Gavi and Zipline reached 20,000 children in Bayelsa with malaria vaccines—no roads required.

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