by admin | Sep 5, 2018 | distribution system, Mozambique, Supply Chain, Technology
Originally posted on Medium. To transform health care delivery in far-reaching areas of Mozambique, it takes creativity, thinking outside of the box, resilience and strong commitment. It also requires a team approach and a lot of early buy-in. Engaging with a wide...
by admin | Jul 3, 2018 | distribution system, Mozambique, Supply Chain, Technology
Originally posted on Medium. Imagine this: you have a cough. At first, it’s annoying, but you try to ignore it. It grows more persistent and you start worrying about getting your kids sick, so you decide to go see a health professional. Now imagine the nearest clinic...
by admin | Jan 9, 2018 | Notes from the Field
At VillageReach, we often use numbers and data to understand how our work increases access to quality health care. Since our founding in 2000, our programs have reached more than 20 million people in sub-Saharan Africa – and that number continues to grow. But as we...
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 | Dec 1, 2016 | CCPF, Supply Chain, Technology
HIV has a profound impact on communities around the world and the health systems that serve them. Many remote, underserved communities feel the heavy burden of the HIV epidemic and can face substantial challenges in accessing health services. New approaches, systems...
by admin | Nov 28, 2016 | data for decision making, distribution system, Supply Chain, Uncategorized
The annual Global Health Supply Chain Summit brings together supply chain professionals from all over the globe to discuss and share important trends in global health and the supply chains that support global health efforts. Last year, the big ideas from the event...
by admin | Aug 12, 2016 | Technology
Having been in my new role as President of VillageReach only a few weeks, each day is filled with new “firsts.” First staff meeting, first attempt to work the phone system (failed), first presentation (so-so). Among them was my first—but certainly not last—Final Mile...
by admin | Aug 9, 2016 | Technology
As a global health innovator, VillageReach invests great time and effort in exploring how new technologies can be applied to address existing heath systems challenges. Often, this means considering how health system improvements can be leveraged to solve more than one...
by admin | Jul 27, 2016 | distribution system, Technology
Often when we talk about methods of delivery in low-resource environments, we are referring to simple solutions. Health commodities arrive at rural clinics on trucks, by bicycle or motorbike, by foot, and sometimes even by boat or canoe. These traditional delivery...
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...
