By: Akachi Mbogu, Abiola Ojumu, Dr. Sebastian Ilomuanya, Temidayo Ogunrinu, Dr. Shola Dele-Olowu, and Dr. Owens Wiwa Every day at primary health centers across Nigeria, the Officer In-Charge (OIC) manages the routine immunization (RI) program, which ensures that hundreds of children under the age of one safely receive their required vaccinations at...

Author: Akachi Mbogu, Abiola Ojumu, Dr. Sebastian Ilomuanya, Temidayo Ogunrinu, Dr. Shola Dele-Olowu, and Dr. Owens Wiwa Every day at primary health centers across Nigeria, the Officer In-Charge (OIC) manages the routine immunization (RI) program, which ensures that hundreds of children under the age of one safely receive their required vaccination...

By Andrew Brown on March 19th, 2019 We are pleased to share with you the 2nd ‘IAPHL quarterly supply chain resource review’. In this issue we again consulted a number of SCM information repositories, academic, private sector, and SCM experts to select for you the following resources that we hope will inform you, challenge you and keep you thinking ...

By Iember Mker on March 15th, 2019 It is our pleasure to announce that our next moderated discussion will start on Monday, March 18, 2019. It will be moderated by experts with varying degrees of expertise across different domains of digital solutions and supply chain operations. The moderators have provided a brief description of the moderated disc...

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a path filled with promises of good health and equity for all, yet remains one less traveled. This article shows how reliable data, innovation and getting more value for money (smart purchasing) are critical to achieving UHC. Read more on AllAfrica. Promising Pathways to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Africa P...

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a path filled with promises of good health and equity for all, yet remains one less traveled. This article shows how this could change by explaining how reliable data, innovation and getting more value for money (smart purchasing) are critical to achieving UHC. Read more on AllAfrica. Promising Pathways to Univers...

Pharmaceutical supply chains struggles with the issues of counterfeiting and substandard products. New technologies and approaches help to secure products by standardizing information flow and safeguarding authenticity, thus, preventing illness and death. Read more on Inbound Logistics. Fighting Counterfeit Products Fighting Counterfeit Products Au...

Having access to family planning is central to women’s empowerment as well as reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development. Since JSI was founded 40 years ago, we have always sought innovative ways to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women, while helping meet their reproductive health needs. Following are some of the recent ...

By Drew Arenth, Chief Business Officer, macro-eyes Posted in Uncategorized Photo: macro-eyes. The macro-eyes team poses with Hassan Mtenga of the BID Initiative, and Dr. Dafrossa Lyimo, Program Manager for Immunization and Vaccine Development in Tanzania. Electronic immunization registries (EIRs) offer a comprehensive solution to closing the immuni...

By Henry Mwanyika, Regional Digital Health Director, PATH and Celina Kareiva, Communications Associate, BID Initiative Posted in People, Policies & Practices, Products Photo: PATH/Trevor Snapp. Paulo Urioh, a nurse at Mareu Health Center in Tanzania, uses a tablet to reference immunization records. The following post appeared on path.org.  Aziz...

Publishing in peer-reviewed journals, JSI staff contribute to and expand the public health evidence base. JSI's evaluation studies, assessments, and implementation activities build upon existing knowledge to overcome project challenges. These recent peer-reviewed articles, covering topics from PrEP awareness in the U.S. to newborn care in Nepal, co...

Dr. Francis Dien Mwansa: EPI manager celebrates ‘my system’ – how country partnerships have defined BID’s success By Mali Kambandu, Communications Officer, BID Initiative Posted in Packaging, People, Policies & Practices, Products This blog series launches the BID Story, and recounts our journey to design, develop, and implement data quality an...

Dear Colleagues,   We are pleased to share the latest bulletin of the World Health Organization (WHO)-coordinated Global Rotavirus and Invasive Bacterial Vaccine-Preventable Disease (IB-VPD) Surveillance Networks. This bulletin reports the most up-to-date global surveillance data reported to WHO on pediatric diarrhea, meningitis, and pneumonia from...

Matt Berg: The catalytic potential of rapid, iterative software development | Better Immunization Data Initiative By Celina Kareiva, Communications Associate, BID Initiative Posted in Packaging, People, Policies & Practices, Products Photo: PATH/Chimwasu Njapawu. A health worker checks immunization data on a tablet. This blog series launches th...

Dear Colleagues, Are you feeling part of the community of Immunization Supply Chain (iSC) practitioners and willing to learn, participate to and grow with this great community? If so, you're going to enjoy 2019 on TechNet-21. Here is a taste of the coming weeks... A new Community Manager ​ Starting from January, Technet-21 is supported by yours tru...

We are working with partners to transform the cold chain equipment market to increase access to affordable, optimal technology that is needed to protect about $1 billion worth of vaccines annually from damage due to exposure to freezing temperatures. Read through our case study to learn about how we are helping impact the refrigerator market for lo...

We are working with partners to transform the cold chain equipment market to increase access to affordable, optimal technology that is needed to protect about $1 billion worth of vaccines annually from damage due to exposure to freezing temperatures. Read through our case study to learn about how we are helping impact the refrigerator market for lo...

By Celina Kareiva, Communications Associate, BID Initiative Posted in Packaging, People, Policies & Practices, Products Photo: PATH/Trevor Snapp. Dr. Eddie Mukooyo Sefuluya (center), a BID Learning Network, participates in a study visit to Tanzania. This blog series launches the BID Story, and recounts our journey to design, develop, and implem...

Uganda’s immunization program officials and civil society representatives share experiences, learn about Tanzania’s electronic immunization system By Brian Atuhaire, Immunization and Advocacy Manager Posted in Packaging, People, Policies & Practices, Products Photo: PATH/Trevor Snapp. Digitalizing immunization records helps health workers make ...

To achieve universal health coverage by 2030, countries will need strong, resilient health systems that can deliver affordable, high-quality health services. JSI is working in countries as diverse as Ethiopia, Liberia, and Pakistan to help our partners end preventable child and maternal deaths, foster an AIDS-free generation, protect communities ag...