Introduction: Distribution
This presentation provides an explanation of the distribution phase of the supply chain.
Implementation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs
This toolkit describes the planning and implementation of reproductive health services and programs. Resources include communication materials for behavioral change around family planning, tools specifically focused on adolescent health, and community-oriented tools.
Supply Chain Management
This toolkit describes the planning and implementation of management activities and procurement of basic health products. Supply chain management resources provide guidance to achieve the goal of delivering the right products to the right people, at the right time, and in the right amount.
Implementation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs for Adolescents
This toolkit describes the planning and implementation of reproductive health services and programs, specifically for adolescent populations. The resources include behavior change communication materials, tools specifically focused around adolescent health, and community-oriented tools.
Distribution
Distribution refers to the quantities of medicines, contraceptives, and health supplies that are issued between health system levels and are usually stored for certain periods of time. Each supply chain has a distribution system that ensures the delivery of needed commodities. The following resources also provide analysis of several distribution systems, identifying challenges and areas for improvement.
Documents
Distribution of Commodities: Proposal for Improving Processes
This proposal standardizes the logistical process of distributing health commodities at the primary level of care in El Salvador. The document serves as an example of how processes can be improved, providing recommendations to address gaps in the distribution capacity.
Supply Chain Analysis and Opportunities: Ministry of Health in Panama
This document is an example of a study conducted in Panama providing a detailed analysis of the distribution system and transport of medicines. The report identifies the challenges and opportunities that exist for the optimizing the system in terms of cost, levels of service, coverage, and design. This could be a useful case study for other settings.