By NattyStelle Kokolo on August 1st, 2024

Dear IAPHL Community,

As we step into August, we are excited to announce that this month will be dedicated to exploring the vital concept of Localization and Regionalization in the supply chain for life-saving commodities.

We aim to deepen our understanding and share knowledge on making essential commodities more accessible where they are needed most.

The objectives of this initiative include:

 

Planned activities and sharing formats are:

We invite all members to actively participate in these activities, share their insights, and learn from one another.

Below you can find a recap of some resources shared during the month of July. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further information about the resources, training opportunities, or upcoming webinars.

Best regards and a happy month of August.

 

Natty S. KOKOLO

IAPHL Community Manager

 

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IAPHL REGIONAL LEADERSHIP

In response to our regional needs and move to connect solutions to problems at regional levels, the IAPHL is reinforcing its regional structure.

To this effect, we are glad to introduce Mr. Wilson Chandomba as the IAPHL Regional Lead for the Southern African Countries.

Mr Chandoma will be working closely with the Council Chair of the Anglophone Countries, The Country Chapter Leads, and the Secretariat to coordinate the activities of IAPHL in the region.

Wilson is passionate about access to affordable, quality, safe, and effective medicines for disadvantaged communities including hard-to-reach areas in rural Africa. He is making a difference in pharmaceutical systems strengthening through promoting adherence to good storage and distribution practices and rolling out competency-based medical logistics practitioner training programs.

Mr Chandomba’s 26-year experience has span many countries and many functions within the health system. He is a recognized Supply Chain Quality Assurance Professional and also a Certified Supply Chain Leader. He is the Founder of the consulting firm -CMCOMMS Supply Chain Quality Assurance and currently part of senior management team at Bloom Public Health as Group Head for Supply Chain and Managing Director of the Zimbabwe Operations. He has also remained a valued contributor to the IAPHL globally and several African Chapters.

Please, join us as we welcome Mr Chandomba to this new role!

Mr. Wilson Chandomba

Email: wilchands@gmail.com

Tel. +263 77 483 6222

 

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IAPHL MAGAZINE, AUGUST 2024 

The 5th edition of our IAPHL magazine will be available tomorrow. This edition focuses on Localization and Regionalization in Supply Chain.

Prof. Chimezie Anyakora, the Chief Executive Officer of Bloom Public Health provides insights on this theme. (separate communication will be sent)

Do you have an article that you’d like to contribute? An idea that you’d like to propose? A topic of interest or an upcoming event? Let us know by sending an email to nattystelle_kokolo@jsi.com. Articles are typically 140 words (+/- three images). The IAPHL (Editorial) team can work with you to develop or refine your concept.

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RESOURCES 

Quantification Analytics Tool

The Quantification Analytics Tool (QAT), is a modernized solution for country-led forecasting and supply planning. Funded by USAID, QAT leverages new technologies and enhances existing tools such as PipeLine and Quantimed.

More information

National Supply Chain Assessment (NSCA) Toolkit

The National Supply Chain Assessment is a comprehensive tool kit that assesses the capability and performance at all levels of a health supply chain or can focus on a specific level or site within the system. A capability maturity model (CMM) and key performance indicators (KPI) are the metrics used to assess capability and performance, respectively.

The results of the assessment help supply chain stakeholders develop their strategic, operational, and/or investment plans and monitor whether activities are achieving their desired outcomes.

More information

ARC Webinar: A discussion on our Transport and Fleet Management Outsourcing Toolkit in Ethiopia.

A discussion on the implementation progress of our Transport and Fleet Management Outsourcing Toolkit in Ethiopia.

Find the recording here

 

 Outsourcing toolkit  (OSTK)

 Presentation slides

 Discussion recap and QA responses

Roadmap for the manufacture of injectable contraceptives in SSA

Check out this informative resource about The “Roadmap for the manufacture of injectable contraceptives in sub-Saharan Africa”.

It outlines the steps needed to promote the manufacture of medroxyprogesterone acetate intramuscular (MPA-IM), one of the most popular contraceptives used by women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

The document summarizes the economic assessment of establishing an MPA-IM manufacturing facility in SSA and provides recommended actions to overcome key challenges in setting up such a facility.

MODELING THE CASE FOR INJECTABLE CONTRACEPTIVE MANUFACTURING IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA (Webinar resource here)

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JOBS & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

 

Unitaid’s vacancies

Unitaid is a hosted partnership of the World Health Organization.

In accordance with WHO rules, Unitaid is looking to significantly strengthen and diversify the organization with the best possible talent to secure the gains of the past years and continue to grow our impact against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

 Check out current vacancies.

Medical product quality assurance and supply chains

A new training resource is now available for professionals involved in medical product quality assurance and supply chains. QUAMED Learning is a new eLearning and resource platform that focuses on developing key skills required to maintain the quality of products throughout the supply chain. The platform is funded by the Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs of USAID, and it’s developed by QUAMED and its various partners.

Registration and access to eLearning courses is Free! Sign up now and get your certificate today – https://learning.quamed.org

 

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COMMUNITY WEBINARS & EVENTS

 

CONFERENCE / August 20-22 – from 12:00 GMT / ONLINE

3rd francophone Africa GS1 Healthcare Summit 2024

The Summit provides an opportunity to continue to increase awareness of how traceability fits into the broader digital health supply chain initiatives in countries. During this summit, participants will get to hear from members of industry (this year from Africa!), government representatives, and the development partner community on how traceability fits within the digital health supply chain. Very practical information shall be shared.

It’s a great learning opportunity about product traceability both from the perspective of how countries and industries have approached it.

There will be simultaneous translation for our English and French-speaking colleagues.

Webpage of the event: https://www.gs1.org/industries/healthcare/2024-francophone-africa-gs1-healthcare-summit

Register for the event: https://techchange.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aF2lmgX4R2CMuunaxtxMSQ#/registration

 

CONFERENCE / 20 – 22 August / Lusaka Zambia

PharmaConnect 2024 – Market Access 

PharmaConnect will amplify local voices as we share what is working and what needs to be done.

Last year, the event welcomed over 150 delegates from 17 countries, featuring prominent organizations like WHO, SAHPRA, and more.

What’s new in 2024:

• Expecting 250+ delegates from over 30 countries

• Engaging in pre-and post-conference workshops and networking events

• Special appearances by two African Ministers of Health and top pharmaceutical executives.

 

Exhibition opportunities to enhance your company’s brand visibility by securing an exhibition spot at the conference. Space is limited email nano@pharmaconnectafrica.com to secure your spot.

Visit our website at https://pharmaconnectafrica.com/  for more information.

 

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Secretariat Office Hours – scheduled every Thursday!

This is an informal forum designed for you to ask questions, seek information, provide feedback, or simply connect with the IAPHL secretariat team. Connect with us every Thursday at 12 PM GMT / 1 PM WAT/ 8 AM EST for one hour.

 We look forward to chatting with you.

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WHATSAPP / TELEGRAM CHAPTER COUNTRY GROUP

Please find the list of IAPHL Countries’ WhatsApp or Telegram groups.

 Members:  If your country is not listed please fill out the form. We will contact you as soon as the group will be created.

 Chapter Leaders: If your country is not listed please contact info@iaphl.org to share the link to be.

August 2024 Community Highlights: Localization and Regionalization in Supply Chain