by admin | May 10, 2020 | COVID-19, data for decision making
A global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPEs) is affecting health workers including Community Health Workers (CHWs) in low-income countries. These health and community workers are the frontlines of defence against infectious diseases including COVID-19 and...
by admin | Jul 8, 2019 | data for decision making, Maternal and Child Health
Supply chains are critically important to the success of any reproductive health program. Efficiently run supply chains can help eliminate barriers so that no woman leaves a health clinic empty handed. However, supply chains are also expensive to operate. The process...
by admin | Jun 19, 2018 | data for decision making, distribution system, health workforce develoment, Malawi, Notes from the Field, OpenLMIS, Supply Chain, Technology
On any given day, you may find Benat Kalebe organizing his storeroom or dispensing medicines at the Ntchisi District Hospital. He may be working in the hospital’s different wards, providing support for the nurses and doctors while keeping a close eye on the stock...
by admin | Apr 25, 2018 | data for decision making, distribution system, Health Worker Capacity, health workforce develoment, Supply Chain
I had the privilege of meeting Ruphin Ndumbala on my recent visit to Equateur province, DRC. Ruphin is one of the many frontline health workers who go above and beyond to ensure vaccines reach every last child. Recently, he made a promise, and I was honored enough to...
by admin | Apr 25, 2018 | data for decision making, distribution system, Health Worker Capacity, health workforce develoment, Supply Chain
Stories coming from Lolanga-Mampoko district in Equateur province often focus on the challenges communities face in accessing health care. I see these challenges every day and work with partners to help communities overcome them. But not all of our stories are about...
by admin | Apr 18, 2018 | data for decision making, Maternal and Child Health, OpenLMIS, Supply Chain, Technology
Imagine a world with 18 million healthier children than today. Their lungs haven’t been collapsed by diphtheria, their legs haven’t been crippled by polio, they haven’t died from pneumonia before they were named. These children grew up strong and healthy. How do we...
