It is a productive practice for us to take some time to sit back and take stock as the year runs to an end. This is a good practice both at a personal and organizational level. I know some of us might have started or even concluded the process of taking stock for 2023 and the planning for 2024.... Read more
From the Desk of the ED IAPHL: Nov 2023
Welcome to November!Sitting on my desk and looking through the window daily, I have had the pleasure of watching a three-story building raised from the ground up. I have seen several different workers bringing their crafts to bare and pouring in their sweat. As I reflect, I found some common threads between the building and our community & our ecosystem. So, I invite you to reflect with me. I ask you, how do you categorize the workers on the construction site? Who is more important (Bricklayer, Project Manager, Welder, etc.) and why? What are your thoughts?... Read more
IAPHL MAGAZINE #2 – Nov23
This is the second edition of the IAPHL Magazine. We are grateful for the time you committed to reading, listening to and sharing the contents of the first edition. ... Read more
From the Desk of the ED IAPHL: October 2023
Thank you to everyone for your contributions to the community (in the forms of writing, speaking, reposts, comments and listening) through the month of September. I also recognise the different contributions we are all making in our work enhancing our health systems across different countries and regions.... Read more
From the Desk of the ED IAPHL: September 2023
Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to review some materials and I came across an interesting statement from the work of a neuroscience researcher, John Cacioppo. "We don't derive strength from our rugged individualism, but rather from collective ability to plan, communicate and work together" In many ways, this quote resonates with both supply chain and the IAPHL as a community.... Read more
From the Desk of the ED IAPHL: August 2023
Thank you for your continued execution in your different places of assignment and your commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing within our community. I am happy to share the July updates with you because the community is thriving with engagement and we had another first.... Read more
IAPHL MAGAZINE – August 23
IAPHL MAGAZINE – August 23 We are truly excited to introduce to you the inaugural IAPHL Magazine. The process of putting this first publication together reveals some latent potential and new opportunities within our dynamic community of practice. Each edition will attempt to take us around the world, meet our... Read more
From the Desk of the ED IAPHL: July 2023
It is with great excitement that I share with you in this month's edition. A half of the year is behind us already and the second half promises to be even more exciting and rewarding.... Read more
From the Desk of the ED IAPHL: June 2023
It feels great to be writing to you again. The month of May has been both busy and amazing for us at the secretariat. I also believe that you had a great time at your different places of work delivering value that ably represents the excellence we stand for as a community.... Read more
From the Desk of the ED IAPHL: May 2023
I am delighted to be writing to you today, being International Workers Day. I use the opportunity to celebrate your passion, sacrifice, and commitment to ensuring that life-savings health products reach the last mile where they are most needed.... Read more