Emergencies present unique supply chain challenges due to unpredictable demand, added strain on existing logistics systems, greater complexity and strain on financial resources. This is especially true in resource-limited settings already facing challenges in routine supply chain infrastructure.…
Across the South African public health sector, advances in information technology are playing an increasing role in meeting patient needs, reducing operational costs, and improving efficiency. In the public health supply chain space, the increased use of systems like the National Surveillance…
Stakeholder management is the complex process of maintaining good relationships with the people and groups who have the most impact on your work. In order to keep these stakeholders committed to initiatives, effective communication is key. The United States Agency for International Development (…
The Pharmacie Populaire du Mali (PPM)—which manages the country’s public health supply chain—closed the books on its former strategic plan at the close of 2020. After nearly a year of preparation, PPM validated its 2021 to 2025 strategic plan, which serves as a roadmap of objectives, vision, and…
Ensuring an uninterrupted supply of life-saving medicines is essential for people living with HIV/AIDs. Antiretroviral treatments (ART) are among the most effective methods, according to the World Health Organization, for both treating and preventing infections. But it’s not just ensuring that…
Liberia’s National AIDS and STI Control Program (NACP) has faced challenges around insufficient information on commodities dispensed to clients and stock status information from service delivery points. This lack of quality data to inform supply planning and distribution decision making led to…