Optimizing Health Supply Chain Performance through Data-Driven Decision-Making

MSH hosted the webinar, Optimizing Health Supply Chain Performance through Data-Driven Decision-Making, on October 17, 2024, to discuss practical strategies for using data, learning, and adaptations to strengthen the performance of national health supply chain systems. The webinar was hosted by the USAID-funded Uganda Strengthening Supply Chain Systems (SSCS) Activity and featured remarks from USAID, the Ministry of Health, Uganda Health Activity, and the National Information Technology Authority.

Panelists emphasized the need to integrate data platforms, mobilize financing, and invest in human resource leadership to support the generation of quality consumption data for effective national supply chain management. Audience members learned more about the impact of data use on maintaining high stock availability, low wastage, and increased government funding.

Featured speakers:

• Dr. Siraji Masai, District Health Officer Kapchorwa
• Dr. Obicho John, Senior Supply Chain Advisor, Uganda Health Activity
• Dr. Daniel Mawerere, Head Quantification Procurement Planning Unit, Ministry of Health
• Dr. Joanita Namutebi Lwanyaga, Project Director, USAID Local Activity Warehousing and Distribution

Moderated by:

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

With remarks by:

• Dr. Victoria Nakiganda, Program Management Specialist, Commodities, USAID Uganda
• Ms. Emilly Nakkazi, Business Relationships Manager, National Information Technology Authority
• Dr. Martha Ajulong, Acting Commissioner Health Services Department of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Medicines, Ministry of Health
• Dr. Eric Lugada, Chief of Party, USAID SSCS Activity, MSH