Transaid has launched a collaborative project with the American International Health Alliance (AIHA) to enhance pharmaceutical logistics in Ethiopia. Backed by a 12-month grant from The Gates Foundation, the initiative aims to strengthen supply chain operations at Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Services (EPSS).
EPSS, based in Addis Ababa, oversees the procurement and distribution of nearly $1 billion in medical supplies annually, servicing more than 4,000 healthcare facilities. The project focuses on improving human resources and building staff capability across its extensive logistics network.
Following a comprehensive policy and operations review, Transaid and its partners developed an implementation plan tailored to EPSS needs. This plan includes a tracking mechanism to monitor progress and accountability among stakeholders. A series of workshops—both in-person and virtual—will help transfer knowledge and promote best practices.
"EPSS has a vision to be the most responsive and efficient pharmaceutical supply chain organisation in Africa by 2030," said Sam Clark, Head of Programmes at Transaid. "This project directly supports that goal."
Transaid brings decades of experience in transport and logistics from across sub-Saharan Africa, offering a deep well of expertise that complements EPSS's longstanding healthcare role.
Ethiopia, now among the top ten most populous nations globally, continues to expand its 112,000-mile road network to support growing trade and logistics demands. EPSS, with over 70 years in medical supply provision, is positioned to benefit from this infrastructure development as it modernises its supply chain.
This collaboration underscores the importance of human resource development and logistics integration in healthcare supply chains, a trend also relevant to the tyre industry, particularly in fleet and commercial sectors where logistics efficiency directly affects service delivery and cost.
Tagged with: Transaid, EPSS, pharmaceutical logistics, Ethiopia, healthcare supply chain, Gates Foundation, AIHA, transport logistics, Africa
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