“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”What have the wise words of a Chinese philosopher got to do with the Central Medical Stores in Eswatini implementing a Japanese organizational method known as the 5S methodology? The Eswatini Central Medical Stores (CMS) is…
Doctora Lizandra Cássia Caposso Cristóvão da Costa unpacks the crucial role an effective supply chain has to play in Angola’s healthcare system.*This blog originally appeared on the Chemonics website and can be found at https://chemonics.com/blog/the-beating-heart-of-angolas-healthcare-system/…
Until just a few years ago, the Lesotho National Drug Service Organization (NDSO) was facing challenges that impacted its ability to consistently deliver on its mandate. A crucial component of Lesotho's healthcare system, the NDSO was facing operational challenges and funding constraints…
In 2023, Zambia implemented a 12-hour load-shedding schedule due to low water levels in the Kariba Dam, the country’s primary source of hydroelectric power. Rising temperatures and reduced annual rainfall have significantly impacted Zambia’s energy supply as the country relies heavily on…
When Olivia was a child growing up in Lusaka South, Zambia, she knew she wanted to work in public health, but becoming a nurse wasn’t an option she considered. Instead, Olivia had set her sights on a degree in public health and business administration at the University of Zambia (UNZA). She…
In Zambia, the collaboration between GHSC-PSM and the University of Zambia (UNZA) is empowering a new generation of health supply chain specialists. Chipasha Mbuzi wanted to be a scientist starting at a young age, beginning with what she says was a “Simple admiration for the white coat and the…
