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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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 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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When it comes to emergency supply chain management, a little preparedness goes a long way.
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We work alongside key stakeholders to help countries build resilient and sustainable health systems.
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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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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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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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The most recent report on the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management Project, covering the second quarter of FY18, shows the project is set to achieve its end-of-year on-time delivery targets.
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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 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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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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