This report shows the result of continuous monitoring conducted quarterly in Cameroon to ensure stock availability at ART treatment sites of some HIV and AIDS commodities. Data sources on patient, consumption, and report submission information are from monthly reports collected at health facilities during supervision. Data on stock status are collected by the supervisors with … Read more
The overall goal of the SIAPS/Bangladesh program is to build the capacity of MOHFW and its key directorates—DGFP, DGHS, DGDA, and HED—and other indigenous institutions to efficiently and effectively manage their procurement and supply chain management activities. Special focus will be given to TB commodity management at all levels. Read about their progress toward this … Read more
In recent years, the Dominican Republic (DR) introduced new technology and methods for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) aiming to improve diagnostic services and delivery. Subsequently, national disease control programs, including the National TB Control Program (Programa Nacional contra la Tuberculosis; PNCT), the General Directorate for the Control of Sexually … Read more
The promotion of family planning (FP) and access to desired contraceptive methods for women and couples are essential steps to ensuring the well-being and empowerment of women, while also supporting the health and development of communities. It provides opportunities to prevent high-risk pregnancies, which contribute to the high maternal mortality and morbidity rate or to … Read more
Shretta R, Johnson B, Smith L, Doumbia S, de Savigny D, Anupindi R, Yadav P. Costing the supply chain for delivery of ACT and RDTs in the public sector in Benin and Kenya. Malaria Journal. 2015; 14:57. Read the full article
The engagement of all care providers in tuberculosis (TB) case finding is an essential element of the 2009–2016 Strategic Plan of the Tanzania National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme (NTLP). This is in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Stop TB Partnership recommendation for public-private mix (PPM) to support DOTS implementation, and supports the … Read more
The Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceuticals and Services (SIAPS) Program, awarded by USAID in September 2011, strengthens the management of essential medicines and health supplies so that more people can access the health care they need. Now in its third year, SIAPS works with local counterparts and partners in 23 countries, and 2 regional … Read more
Access to family planning (FP) commodities saves the lives of women and their children by allowing women to delay, limit, and time and space pregnancies in a healthy manner. This impact brief outlines the ways in which SIAPS works to improve access to contraceptives in Bangladesh by strengthening pharmaceutical and supply chain systems.
This report estimates the cost of the Kenyan and Beninese distribution networks for artemisininbased combination therapies (ACTs) and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) in the public sector. Based on this work, we created an extrapolative model to allow donors and country budget planners to quickly and effectively estimate distribution costs for country roadmaps. This model is … Read more
In this issue: Enhancing the Capacity of Namibia’s CMS Staff in Pharmaceutical Warehousing and Distribution Improving OVC Service Delivery by Building the Capacity of CSOs: CAFO’s Experience Assuring Safety of Antiretroviral Medicines Through Sentinel-based Pharmacovigilance in Namibia Creating Medicines Inventory Management Champions to Support Decentralization of Antiretroviral Treatment Services in Namibia Namibia’s National Health Training Center Develops a Manual for Sustaining the Quality of Pharmacy … Read more
