April 10, 2024
Combatting Malaria in LiberiaMalaria is a leading cause of illness and death in Liberia, with year-round transmission. In 2021(country population: over 5.1 million),1.9 million cases were reported by the World Health Organization (WHO),…
Accurately forecasting demand for lifesaving antiretroviral (ARV) medicine each year is an important starting point for making sure it gets into the hands of people living with HIV, reducing their viral load (the amount of HIV in a blood sample) and enabling a long and healthy life. This was a…
Supply chain management has historically been perceived as a male-dominated workforce, with men occupying the majority of management roles in distribution and warehousing. This perception, alongside limited educational opportunities, has made it more difficult for women to gain entry or advance in…
“Now, I realize that hospital logistics involve more than just dispensing medication to the patient. It includes knowing and managing the medicine’s journey from its origin through the procurement and distribution process to the last mile.” - Dr. Sandra da Silva, Head of Logistic activities…
How is a warehouse in Port-au-Prince, Haiti setting the global standard for inventory control? It starts with a change in operating procedures but shines thanks to the employees. This is particularly true for the warehouse’s all-female management team who showed their determination to work their…
Private pharmacies play a significant role in changing how people with HIV receive life-changing medicine. In Mozambique, where approximately 13 percent of adults are HIV positive, clients typically receive their antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) through overcrowded public health facilities. USAID’s…
Haiti is in the midst of a complex humanitarian crisis, seriously impeding Haitians’ access to healthcare, both for medical staff and patients. Reports of kidnappings and attacks force many to avoid seeking care for fear they may get trapped in the violence. Medical personnel struggle to reach…