TB: How drones are changing care in the Philippines | Modern

Tuberculosis is the leading cause of death in the Philippines, killing about 98 people every day.

Communicable diseases are particularly dangerous in rural areas, where medical care is limited and delays in diagnosis and treatment can be fatal.

But a Filipino doctor is determined to change this with new technology.

Dr Heidi Sampang uses drones to fly samples and speed up testing.

This technology can help save lives by speeding up the delivery of essential medical care in a country with many mountainous islands.

101 East meets medical teams using drones to fight tuberculosis in the Philippines.