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Based on application, the medical drone delivery services market share from the vaccination program segment is anticipated to grow at a 25.5% CAGR between 2023 and 2032 propelled by ongoing efforts by various establishments and massive investments toward promoting the use of medical drones to supply timely vaccines during emergency situations and in remote areas. In September 2021, VillageReach, a non-profit global health organization, announced that it had employed drone flying services to make 652 deliveries, including 90,110 vaccination doses and vaccine administration equipment, as well as medications and other supplies to hard-to-access healthcare facilities in Ecuador.
In terms of end-use, the emergency medical services segment held more than 46.5% share of the medical drone delivery services market revenue in 2022. Access to care in emergency situations, such as cardiac arrest and road accidents, is difficult for developing and underdeveloped regions. The advantageous properties of drones for the rapid provision of emergency medical supplies are expected to fuel industry expansion. For instance, GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, has utilized drones to deliver vaccinations in regions without standard delivery infrastructure. Similarly, Doctors Without Borders has used drones to combat TB in Papua New Guinea and Ebola in Liberia.
The U.S. medical drone delivery services market held more than 28.5% industry share in 2022. The growing number of market participants in the region is positively influencing the pharmacy business by addressing patients' demands through automated and on-demand access, which is driving the regional market size. For instance, Zipline, which began its commercial drone delivery services in the U.S. in November 2021, is working with healthcare institutions to rapidly grow its services in the country. Additionally, the nation's rising healthcare expenditure is likely to augment regional business revenues.