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BioShield Vaccines – Drone-Delivered Vaccines for Village Chickens
Problem: Millions of rural poultry farmers lose entire flocks to Newcastle disease and fowl pox every year because vaccines spoil in the heat or never reach remote villages, costing Nigeria over ₦100 billion annually and keeping protein prices high for poor families.
Solution: A drone delivery service that flies temperature-controlled vaccines directly from cold storage to remote farms on demand, combined with a simple USSD/app for ordering and automatic vaccination reminders.
How It Works:
- Farmers can order vaccines via *SMS* (*777#) or the app for as low as ₦2,000–₦5,000 per 500-dose pack.
- Drones (with refrigerated boxes) take off from solar-powered mini-hubs in each LGA and deliver within 2 hours to GPS-marked co-ops or farms.
- Return drones bring empty vials and collect payment via mobile money on delivery.
- The app sends free vaccination reminders and connects farmers with local vets for advice.
- Partner with state vets and NVRI Jos to supply genuine vaccines at subsidized rates.
Who It’s For: Rural poultry farmers with 200–5,000 birds, women’s co-ops, and layer farmers in states like Kaduna, Oyo, Kano, and Plateau who can’t travel 50–100 km to buy vaccines.
Why It’s Cool: One drone trip can save thousands of chickens (and millions of naira) in a single day, puts affordable protein back on village tables, and turns young drone pilots into heroes keeping Africa’s biggest poultry industry alive.
Execution Hint: Start in one state (e.g., Kaduna or Oyo), partner with the state veterinary department for free vaccine storage space and permits, launch with 3–5 drones, and give the first 500 deliveries 50% off to get testimonials fast.
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