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Launching Ceremony of the Model of differentiated services delivery for the supply of subcutaneous DMPA for self-injection under community-based health workers’ supervision.

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…
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ARC Impact Report JANUARY 2024

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE. Dear Stakeholders, Partners, Supporters and Colleagues, It is with immense pride and gratitude that we reflect on the impactful journey of the Africa Resource Centre (ARC) and the transformative strides we have taken in advancing public health systems across Africa. ARC’s commitment to being Africa’s…
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Supporting antiretroviral therapy accessibility in South Africa

The National Department of Health began transitioning antiretroviral therapy recipients to TLD-based regimens and exploring alternative delivery channel solutions to decongest healthcare facilities.The National Department of Health began transitioning antiretroviral therapy recipients to TLD-based regimens and exploring alternative delivery channel solutions to decongest healthcare facilities. Background In South Africa there…
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Helping to implement Mozambique’s supply chain reforms

We are supporting CMAM in its work with provincial health authorities to help them understand the supply chain transformations. Background In 2013 the Mozambican Ministry of Health (MISAU) and its partners developed the Strategic Plan for Pharmaceutical Logistics (PELF). This was to address supply chain challenges. Consequently, a cohesive national…
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Expanding Alternative Drug Distribution Models in Uganda

ARC developed and proposed two differentiated channel delivery models: one for rural and the other for urban recipients of care in Uganda. Background In Uganda, the use of alternative drug distribution models has been identified as a key way to help the 1.3 million people living with HIV access their…
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Lessons Learned Introducing ARC’s Outsourcing Toolkit in Ethiopia

ARC helped identify a gap in transport and fleet management presenting challenges for the EPSS and advised on solution opportunities presented by the outsourcing toolkit (OSTK. Background The second most populous country in Africa is Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Ministry of Health (MoH) runs about 400 hospitals, more than 3 500…
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