by admin | Dec 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Originally posted at Forbes.com In much of the social sector, the dichotomy between those served and those serving still influences the way we work. We may talk about global health, but when we say global, I’ve found we usually mean low-resource countries. This...
by admin | Apr 5, 2018 | data for decision making, distribution system, Supply Chain, Uncategorized
Reposted from www.defeatdd.org Vibrio cholerae can steal through a community quickly and quietly. This bacteria spreads in water or food, causing acute diarrhea that can cause severe dehydration and death in just a few short hours. But, cholera is both preventable and...
by admin | Nov 14, 2017 | distribution system, Mozambique
What if…? These two words can be a spark for innovation. At VillageReach, our work often begins with this question. We start with big, promising ideas and work towards creating evidence of their impact in the hardest-to-reach communities. We are excited by our...
by admin | Aug 30, 2017 | distribution system, Supply Chain
I am proud to announce that last month a team composed of provincial government and VillageReach staff successfully conducted the first direct distribution of vaccines and family planning commodities in the Equateur Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Under...
by admin | Aug 4, 2017 | CCPF, Malawi, mHealth
This week, Chipatala cha pa Foni (CCPF) or “Health Center by Phone” moved its operations from Balaka, a rural community in southern Malawi, to its new facility in the capital city of Lilongwe. As we packed up the phones, headsets, and files, I was struck...
by admin | Feb 17, 2017 | distribution system, Supply Chain
At the 2017 African Union Summit, Heads of State endorsed the Addis Declaration on Immunization, which demonstrates convincing political support to improve equitable access to vaccines. Now countries must embrace the hard work required to deliver immunizations and...
by admin | Feb 10, 2017 | data for decision making, NGO's
One of the highlights of University of Washington’s symposium celebrating ten years in global health was seeing the Director General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Margaret Chan. Dr. Chan was charming as ever, with a spring in her step and a smile on her face....
by admin | Jan 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
With the New Year upon us, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the most important milestones that you, our partners and donors, have helped us to achieve this past year. With your support, we are reaching more people, proving the potential of...
by admin | Jan 6, 2017 | CCPF, Malawi, Notes from the Field
I recently returned from a trip to Malawi where I had the opportunity to visit several families who have benefited from Chipatala Cha Pa Foni, or Health Center by Phone, a toll-free health hotline in Malawi that connects individuals directly with trained health...
by admin | Oct 3, 2016 | data for decision making, Pharmacy, Supply Chain
Simple ideas can be powerful – a point driven home during my recent trip to Uganda. While I was there, I had the opportunity to tour the Ugandan national medical stores, where medicines for the entire country are warehoused. The head of sales and marketing showed me...
