Articles and Publications

Africa’s health systems are entering a new era of uncertainty. Global geopolitical tensions, disruptions to maritime trade, increasing freight costs, inflationary pressures, export restrictions, changing manufacturing patterns and the progressive fragmentation of global supply chains are increasing the risks associated with the availability and affordability of essential health products. These…

Africa Resource Centre (ARC) is establishing a pan-African Talent Pool of high-quality technical experts to support governments, development partners and health systems in advancing the transformation of public health supply chains across the continent.  The Talent Pool is designed to enable ARC to rapidly identify and mobilise qualified expertise in…

Digital Sovereignty, Trusted Public Health Supply Chain Data Governance and Responsible AI in Africa. A New Governance Paradigm for Sustainable Health Systems Africa is undergoing an unprecedented digital transformation in health. Over the past two decades, governments, development agencies, and technical partners have invested heavily in digital health systems, pharmaceutical…

Supply Chain Integrity in Africa: Quality Control at All Stages of the Supply Chain for Better Control. Medicines, and health products more broadly, are undeniably an essential part of patient care. The availability of effective and quality health products is a paramount concern for any health system, whether in developed,…

Le lundi 27 avril 2026, la Faculté des Sciences de la Santé (FSS) de Cotonou a accueilli la cérémonie officielle de remise de la pharmacie expérimentale PharmXpérience, au sein de l’Unité de Formation et de Recherche en Pharmacie (UFR/Pharmacie). Cette initiative majeure pour la formation pharmaceutique au Bénin a été…

Africa Resource Centre Releases 2024 Audit Report on Financial Statements. Africa Resource Centre (ARC) is pleased to share its latest Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. The independent audit confirms that ARC’s financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the…

A Decade of Impact: Strengthening Health Systems and Advancing Patient-Centered Care in Africa. ARC’s 2025 Impact Report marks a decade of commitment to strengthening health systems across Africa, highlighting the organization’s evolution from a supply chain advocacy pioneer to an impact-driven institution focused on patient well-being. Over the years, ARC…

Senegal’s Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) Model for Maternal and Child Health. It represents a shift toward people-centered care by adapting services to the real needs and contexts of communities, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. This approach responds to persistent access gaps by decentralizing care, strengthening the role of community health workers,…

Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for 2026 Dear Partners, Colleagues, and Friends of ARC, As we come to the close of this year and look ahead to 2026, I would like to extend to you my warmest season’s greetings and sincere wishes for health, peace, and success in the year…