Digitalization of Uganda’s National Health Supply Chain System

MSH hosted the webinar, Digitalization of Uganda’s National Health Supply Chain System, on August 15, 2024, to share lessons learned and what remains to be done in the digitalization of Uganda’s national health supply chain system. The webinar was hosted by the USAID-funded Uganda Strengthening Supply Chain Systems (SSCS) Activity and featured remarks from the Uganda Ministry of Health, USAID Uganda, and the Global Fund.

Panelists shared updates on the current status of digitalizing the health system, emphasizing achievements like the MOH’s website hosting a real time stock status dashboard for both central medical stores and health facilities in the country. Audience members learned more about improvements in integrating quantification tools, health facility hardware, and procurement planning processes.

Featured speakers:

• Mr. Paul Mbaka, Assistant Commissioner of Health Services, Ministry of Health
• Mr. Stephen Kisuze, Chief ICT Officer, National Medical Stores
• Dr. Charles Kabugo, Director, Kiruddu National Referral Hospital

Moderated by:

• Dr. Denis Okidi, Supply Chain Director, USAID SSCS Activity, MSH

With remarks by:

• Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health
• Ms. Solome Sevume, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, USAID Uganda
• Mr. Shimelis Belaineh, Supply Chain Specialist, Global Fund
• Dr. Eric Lugada, Chief of Party, USAID SSCS Activity, MSH