International Association of Public Health Logisiticians
Emergency contraception is an important component of reproductive health programs. To ensure the routine availability of emergency contraceptive pills, the managers of public health supply chains must take into consideration the unique characteristics of this important method.... Read more
Author: USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
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Document type: Technical briefs
Language: English
In response to the variety of disruptive forces that make operation of normal public sector systems impossible within countries, the “Delivery Team Topping Up” (DTTU) system, was adopted to ensure the availability of condoms for the prevention of HIV and AIDS and of contraceptives in Zimbabwe.... Read more
Author: USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Technical area: Storage and distribution
Document type: Country reports, Technical briefs
Language: English
This program brief describes the need for pre-service training to teach young health professionals basic supply chain logistics functions, and describes successful pre-service interventions aimed at nurses in Ethiopia.... Read more
Author: USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Technical area:
Document type: Country reports
Language: English
A list of key points that should be followed by all storage facilities along the supply chain to ensure quality health commodities for the end user.... Read more
Author: USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Technical area: Storage and distribution
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Language: French
This report brief assess the global public health implications of falsified, substandard, and counterfeit pharmaceuticals in an attempt to help jumpstart international discourse about this problem. In addition it lays out a plan to invest in quality medications to improve public health outcomes and eliminate the burden of falsified and... Read more
Author: Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences
Technical area:
Document type: Technical briefs
Language: English
This fact sheet briefly describes innovations in cold chain storage and transport for vaccines, and describes how they are currently being used in Vietnam, Tunisia, and Senegal.... Read more
Author: Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), World Health Organization (WHO)
Technical area: cold chain
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Language: French
This fact sheet briefly describes innovations in cold chain storage and transport for vaccines, and describes how they are currently being used in Vietnam, Tunisia, and Senegal.... Read more
Author: Paul Marsden, Liverpool Associates in Tropical Health (LATH), World Health Organization (WHO)
Technical area: cold chain
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Language: English
This report outlines the results of a study commissioned by project Optimize in Tunisia, which evaluated 5 potential solutions for controlled room temperature (CRT) storage. Cost and energy efficiency were criteria for assessment.... Read more
Author: John Lloyd, Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), Steve McCarney, World Health Organization (WHO)
Technical area: cold chain
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Language: English
This report outlines the results of a study commissioned by project Optimize in Tunisia, which evaluated 5 potential solutions for controlled room temperature (CRT) storage. Cost and energy efficiency were criteria for assessment.... Read more
Author: John Lloyd, Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), Steve McCarney, World Health Organization (WHO)
Technical area: cold chain
Document type:
Language: French
Participation in the early warning system allows countries to communicate up-to-date data and supply needs to in-country stakeholders and donors.... Read more
Author: USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Technical area: M&E
Document type:
Language: English