Emergency Supply Chain Preparedness in the Context of COVID-19

COVID-19 has impacted the global pharmaceutical supply chain in multiple ways, including supply, transportation, and long-term, unknown impacts. While COVID-19 presents unique challenges, a strong supply chain is a prepared supply chain.
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Data Collection by Phone: The South Sudan Call Center

A private-sector approach is providing unprecedented access to stock data in one of the most challenging health supply chain environments in world.
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Barry Chovitz

Technical Director, USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Project

Barry Chovitz has almost 30 years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain management, working as a director or deputy director for supply chain projects in Tanzania, Namibia, and Mozambique. Barry has participated in a variety of…

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Emergency Supply Chain Preparedness and Response Framework

When it comes to emergency supply chain management, a little preparedness goes a long way.
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Our Work in Supply Chain Solutions

We work alongside key stakeholders to help countries build resilient and sustainable health systems.
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Driving Interoperability Through a Common Language

From barcodes on apples to serial numbers on laptops, standard identifiers help ensure product quality and traceability through the supply chain. The same goes for health commodities — lives depend on it.
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Increasing Resiliency in the Face of Disaster: Four Best Practices

How can implementing partners and international NGOs help countries establish a solid foundation to prepare for, respond to, and rebuild after disasters? When it comes to increasing resilience, these four practices are a good place to start.
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News: USAID and Chemonics Selected as Government Innovation Awards Winners

The Government Innovation Awards recognize disruptors and emerging leaders who are using information technology to transform government agencies. This year, USAID and Chemonics are recognized for using technology to overcome challenges in low-resource settings.
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How Can Countries Pay for Their Health Systems? Supply Chains Might Hold the Answer

Supply chain logistics costs can account for up to 50 percent of a health product’s final price. According to Director Dah El Hadj Sidi, reducing costs throughout the supply chain could free up much-needed funding for other essential health-care programs. Photo credit: Lan Andrian/USAID GHSC-PSM.
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Dr. Dah El Hadj Sidi

Technical Director, Global Health Division

Dr. Dah El Hadj Sidi is a specialist in health commodity management with more than 20 years of experience in the management of essential drugs, pharmaceutical systems and policies, and logistics and supply chain management. Currently,…

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News: Continuing Improvements to Global Health Supply Chains

The most recent report on the Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management Project, covering the fourth quarter of FY17, shows the project is delivering global impact.
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