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 8, 2018 | distribution system, Notes from the Field, Supply Chain
Depuis plus de 14 ans, nous allons prendre les vaccins au dépôt du Bureau central de la Zone de santé situé à 135 kilomètres d’ici par pirogue à ramer et le voyage dure 4 jours au moins. Quand nous rentrons avec les intrants au niveau du centre de santé ici à...
by admin | Nov 30, 2017 | Malawi, Supply Chain, Technology
Vaccines are extremely sensitive to temperature. They must remain between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius in order to remain viable. Outside of this temperature range, vaccines become less effective at preventing diseases. Because of this, the storage and handling of vaccines...
by admin | Nov 2, 2017 | OpenLMIS
OpenLMIS is a community dedicated to collective impact. We are always learning and listening for new ideas. We organize user-centered design workshops, talk with global leaders, and incorporate best-in-class technologies to meet the needs of global health supply...
by admin | Oct 26, 2017 | Supply Chain, Technology
Donors and NGOs around the world are investing in technologies that promise to make vaccines available to children everywhere. Many of these innovations took center stage at last week’s TechNet Conference, reflecting the enthusiasm to try something new. But maybe what...
by admin | Apr 28, 2017 | data for decision making, Supply Chain
World Immunization Week is a perfect time to reflect on global priorities and our commitment to the Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP). This framework guides the work of organizations around the world to reach every child with life-saving vaccines. It is also a way to...
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 | Feb 3, 2017 | Notes from the Field, Supply Chain
Version française As someone who has dedicated his life to public health, I am thrilled to see Africa’s leaders making a bold commitment in support of immunization. The African Union endorsement of the Addis Declaration on Immunization (ADI) demonstrates that...
by admin | Feb 3, 2017 | Notes from the Field, Supply Chain
English Version Comme quelqu’un qui a consacré sa vie à la santé publique, je suis ravie que les dirigeants Africains se soient engagé ardemment à soutenir la vaccination. L’adhésion de l’Union Africaine à la Déclaration d’Addis-Abeba sur la...
by admin | Feb 1, 2017 | Mozambique, Notes from the Field, Supply Chain
Versão português With the endorsement of the Addis Declaration on Immunisation, African leaders demonstrated their commitment to life-saving immunizations. The Declaration names a number of components – ten, in fact – crucial to realizing the full benefits of...
