by admin | Sep 28, 2016 | Mozambique
In late August, VillageReach welcomed a team of Wharton Business School students to work on a short-term pro bono consulting project, aiming to develop a diversification strategy for VillageReach in Mozambique. Although the team spent only nine days on the ground in...
by admin | Sep 19, 2016 | NGO's
VillageReach is always seeking out new ways to improve access to quality healthcare at the last mile, and new partners that allow us to do this. Over the weekend, VillageReach president Evan Simpson presented at the Med25 Benefit dinner. Med25 is an exciting global...
by admin | Sep 9, 2016 | distribution system, Mozambique, Supply Chain
Reposted from Next Billion Vehicle graveyards are an all-too-common sight for those of us who work in global health. These long-forgotten vehicles serve as reminders to the underlying obstacles faced by transport systems throughout Africa. Routine maintenance required...
by admin | Jul 26, 2016 | CCPF
Bringing a program to scale can’t be done single-handedly. It requires the commitment of partners working collaboratively towards a common goal and a dedicated team to keep up momentum as new and unexpected challenges arise. Sometimes, key individuals drive a project...
by admin | Jun 23, 2016 | Health Worker Capacity, Malawi, Pharmacy
Graduation season is upon us. It’s a time of reflection for those about to embark on a new phase of their lives. For many this means entering the workforce for the first time, a pivotal life moment. At VillageReach, we recently celebrated the graduation of the second...
by admin | Jun 22, 2016 | Notes from the Field, Supply Chain
In 2014, Africa.com published a list of the 10 jobs that will be the most sought in Africa in the near future. It comes as no surprise that logistics and supply chain management related jobs made it to the list, identifying supply chain managers as a driving force of...
by admin | Jun 17, 2016 | distribution system, Mozambique, OpenLMIS, Supply Chain
The differences between West Africa and Southern Africa are well known, even if partially built on generalizations and stereotypes. There are personality differences, language differences, different foods and ways to eat, different and distinct rhythms heard in...
by admin | Mar 28, 2016 | Drones for Health, Malawi
Could UAVs Reduce Waiting Time for Pediatric HIV Test Results? I have experienced quite a few “firsts” since joining VillageReach, but by far one of the most exciting is the experience participating in the first tests of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) (commonly known...
by admin | Jan 28, 2016 | distribution system, Supply Chain
A lot of attention is currently being paid to immunization supply chains (iSC) and how to improve their performance in order to absorb new vaccine introductions and leverage new technologies, all while being efficient and effective. It’s no small task. And generally,...
by admin | Jan 21, 2016 | Maternal and Child Health, Supply Chain
It’s time for New Year’s resolutions. Most of us make them. And inevitably, most of us break them. Last year I gave up added sugar. And on New Year’s Eve, as I nibbled on salted almond chocolate, I had to admit that I had given up on that resolution back in February....
