Logistics for HIV/AIDS

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Logistics for HIV/AIDS

A functioning logistics system and effective supply chain are

essential to the success of every HIV/AIDS program-without these a

program cannot succeed or even survive. The resources listed below

provide more information about how to improve supply chains for

HIV/AIDS commodities.

Logistics for HIV/AIDS Health Commodities, Papers, Presentations

Other Resources are available from

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Logistics for HIV/AIDS Health Commodities. Evidence has shown that a

strong supply chain can benefit HIV/AIDS programs in four important

ways:

increased program impact through the consistent and reliable supply

of essential products enhanced quality of care through the delivery

of high-quality products improved cost-effectiveness and

ccountability through reduction of loss and wastage increased support

from critical stakeholders as they notice stronger HIV/AIDS programs.

Papers

The Case for Increasing Availability of HIV/AIDS Products through

Improved Supply Chain Management. English. This two-page flyer

describes how successful supply chain management can improve the

availability of HIV/AIDS products for your program.

Frequently Asked Questions: Logistics and Supply Chain Management of

HIV Test Kits. English. This 2-page FAQ provides basic information

about types of HIV test kits, how to select a kit, how to distribute

kits, and the essential elements of national frameworks on HIV

testing.

Guide for Quantifying HIV Test Requirements. English. This guide will

help program managers identify their need for HIV tests and manage

their commodities more effectively.

HIV Test Kit Fact Sheets

Include information critical to the selection, forecasting,

procurement, and inventory management of various brands of HIV tests.

Group of 12 Fact Sheets

HIV Test Kit Selection: Operational Considerations for VCT and PMTCT

Services. This four-page fact sheet discusses the essential criteria

to consider when selecting HIV test kits for use in voluntary

counseling and testing and prevention of mother-to-child transmission

programs.

The Importance of Logistics in HIV/AIDS Programs: These 2-page

briefing documents explain the role logistics plays in HIV/AIDS

programs.

No Product? No Program (Overview)

Central Information Systems

Financing and Procurement

Human Capacity for Logistics

Logistics Management Information Systems

Warehousing and Consolidated Shipping

Warehousing and Distribution

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