21/11/2025
This week at , supply chain and healthcare experts from across the globe gathered to address one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare: building resilient, self-sustaining supply chains. The discussions highlighted both innovative models and structural challenges that demand strategic action.
Here are a few key reflections:
🟢Closing the innovation–access gap: Rwanda demonstrated what’s possible with real-time data, drones for medical delivery, and strong governance to withstand system shocks.
🟢Shift toward sustainable partnerships: There is clear momentum toward market-driven, technology-enabled models that strengthen capacity, reduce fragmentation, and build integrated regional markets.
🟢Procurement as a strategic lever: Countries are using strategic sourcing, pooled procurement, and digitised systems to improve commodity availability and support local manufacturing.
🟢Last mile delivery gains: Innovations such as retail pharmacy pick-ups and redesigned distribution models are reducing stockouts and lowering delivery costs.
🟢 Building resilient, locally led systems: Investment in local manufacturing, skilled supply chain workforces, and coordinated governance is essential for long-term sustainability.
The conference reinforced the importance of collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making to build integrated, resilient, and people-centered health supply chains. We are proud to contribute to this collective effort to strengthen health systems across Africa.
The International Association of Public Health Logisticians JSI PFSCM
