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The 2024 GHSC Conference took place in Lagos, Nigeria, from November 12th to 15th, under the theme ‘Value chain innovations for universal health coverage’, expressed as follows: ‘’Countries are working towards universal health coverage (UHC) by building resilient and equitable health systems, and investments and innovation across the healthcare value chain…

ARC had been cordially invited by the COMESA Secretary General to attend the 23rd  COMESA Ministerial and Heads of State and Government Summit which included the 17th COMESA Business Council (CBC) forum. The theme of this Forum was: “Accelerating Regional Integration through the Development of Regional Value Chains in Climate Resilient…

The 23rd International Pharmaceutical Forum was held in Lomé, Togo, from July 3 to 6, 2024, under the theme “Universal Access to Care: Challenges, Issues and Prospects for the Pharmaceutical Sector”. This crucial theme highlights the persistent challenges and opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector, aimed at ensuring that every individual…

Background of Antiretroviral (ARV) Distribution and Challenges. Kenya is estimated to have 1,356,806 people living with HIV (PLHIV) and there are approximately 22,000 new cases of infection every year. Currently, most of the ARV distribution to PLHIVs is through public health facilities.   However, the rising number of new cases…

As part of its commitment to enhancing maternal and child health, the Ministry of Health and Social Action (MSAS) of Senegal, in collaboration with the Africa Resource Centre (ARC), launched an ambitious pilot project in the districts of Bambey and Tambacounda. This initiative aims to improve community access to essential…

ARC, as a key partner to health ministries across Africa, focuses on transforming and strengthening health product supply chains, from the point of manufacture to the last mile. ARC, as a key partner to health ministries across Africa, focuses on transforming and strengthening health product supply chains, from the point…

In the realm of global public health, innovation often emerges from the synergy between local expertise and external support. The Community Retail Pharmacy Drug Distribution Point (CRPDDP) programme in Uganda stands as a testament to this principle, showcasing how targeted technical assistance required by the Ministry of Health can catalyze…

The august 16, 2024 marked an important milestone in improving access to family planning services in Burkina Faso, with the official launch of the Pilot Model of differentiated services delivery for subcutaneous DMPA (DMPA-SC) in self-injection, under the supervision of community-based health workers (CHW). The ceremony took place in the…

Each story from the field piece narrates our work from the perspective of someone working at ARC. Today, Le Beau Taljaard shares his experience supporting health systems strengthening in Uganda Laying the groundwork for success in Uganda During the pilot phase of the differentiated service delivery (DSD) project in Uganda…

The healthcare supply chain is crucial to delivering healthcare for all because it determines whether women can access the medication they need when and where they need it. Cape Town, South Africa, 6 April 2023 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared ‘Health for All’ its theme for World…