Management Sciences for Health

04/25/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝, 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲?

At last year's Annual Meeting, MSH's Dr. Justice Nonvignon made the case that as financing grows more constrained, helping countries prioritize the most effective interventions becomes as important as the funding itself. What's needed now is the systems, the prioritization, and the country-led delivery to make it count.

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American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) Malaria Consortium Malaria No More

04/25/2026

On , we often focus on what’s new: new tools, new innovations, new commitments. But this moment is also a reminder of something less visible—and more decisive.

As global health financing shifts, there is growing recognition that progress will depend on how we prioritize, mobilize, and align resources behind country-led strategies. Not just counting what’s been lost—but carrying forward what must be delivered.

This is exactly the argument MSH’s Dr.Justice Nonvignon makes in this piece. There are no shortcuts to malaria eradication. It depends on financing, prioritization, and delivery systems that can sustain progress over time.

That message feels even more urgent today. Read or revisit the article: https://msh.org/story/there-are-no-shortcuts-to-the-top-of-a-palm-tree-why-malaria-eradication-depends-on-financing-prioritization-and-delivery/

04/25/2026

On , the case for malaria eradication is not only a health priority—it is a compelling economic and investment case. In The Price of Retreat, released by the Malaria No More UK and the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) , analysis led by MSH, models the macroeconomic impact of sustained malaria investment.

The findings are significant:
✅ Up to $231 billion in GDP gains by 2030, and $2.5 trillion by 2040
✅ Improved human capital outcomes, including education and future earnings
✅ Avoidance of $10–$112 billion in trade losses between Africa and G7 economies

At a time of constrained fiscal space and shifting external financing, these results reinforce a critical point: malaria programs are not only a cost center—they are a high-return investment in economic growth and stability.

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) works with governments and partners to translate evidence like this into bankable investment cases, financing strategies, and policy decisions—ensuring that resources are aligned with national priorities and deliver measurable impact. The evidence is clear. The returns are substantial. The opportunity now is to finance and deliver at scale.

Read more about the analysis: https://tr.ee/zgrMfP
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04/23/2026

Sustaining access to and medicines across a complex health system requires more than delivery. It requires a supply chain built to absorb pressure, coordinate across partners, and keep essential products moving without interruption.

Between October and December 2025, the MSH-led, U.S. Government-funded Supply Chain Strengthening (SCS) Activity, in partnership with the Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Service - EPSS, the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA), PSI Ethiopia, and other partners, supported the clearance and delivery of 35 shipments valued at $3.42 million.

These shipments included HIV rapid test kits, viral load and early infant diagnosis commodities, and antimalarial medicines such as artesunate and chloroquine — reaching public health facilities and community partners across Ethiopia.

This work reflects what stronger supply systems make possible: fewer disruptions, greater continuity of care, and a health system better equipped to serve the people who rely on timely diagnosis, treatment, and prevention services.

Learn more about the SCS Activity in Ethiopia: https://msh.org/projects/supply-chain-strengthening-scs-activity/

Ministry of Health,Ethiopia

04/22/2026

Stronger procurement systems means faster delivery, better value for money, and more reliable access to medicines that millions of people depend on.

In , the Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Service - EPSS , in collaboration with Management Sciences for Health through the U.S. Government-funded Supply Chain Strengthening (SCS) project, delivered a four-day Comprehensive Pharmaceutical Procurement Training in Adama for 27 supply chain professionals from the Market Shaping, Tender, Contract, and Demand Management directorates.

The training was designed to strengthen the technical and operational capabilities that sit behind timely, effective public procurement — a core function for maintaining availability of essential medicines at scale. The results were encouraging: Average pre and post test scores rose from 63.9% to 83.8%, and 94.1% of participants said they would recommend the training.

As EPSS Deputy Director General Solomon Nigussie noted: "The same capacity we demonstrated during the Marburg vaccine procurement can support all procurements when we work together."

MSH is proud to work alongside government partners to strengthen the procurement skills that keep lifesaving medicines flowing to communities across . Learn more about the SCS project in Ethiopia: https://msh.org/projects/supply-chain-strengthening-scs-activity/

Ministry of Health,Ethiopia Amir Aman- Former Minister of Health,Ethiopia Ethiopian Health Economist and Policy Analyst Network

Supply Chain Strengthening (SCS) Activity Overview Over the last 15 years, significant investments have been made to develop Ethiopia’s supply chain and

04/21/2026

In , the Ministry of Health,Ethiopia is strengthening how supply chain performance is monitored and improved over time.

Through its Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Lead Executive Office, and with support from the MSH-led, U.S. Government-funded Supply Chain Strengthening (SCS) Project, the Ministry is advancing the institutionalization of Targeted Support Teams (TSTs) as part of a maturity-based supportive supervision system.

This marks a shift from a largely inspection-driven approach to one that is more structured, multidisciplinary, and improvement-focused. TSTs combine coaching, mentoring, and targeted technical guidance — working closely with facility-level Performance Monitoring Teams (PMTs) and leadership to identify bottlenecks, co-develop solutions, and follow through on actions. The model reinforces joint ownership and accountability, helping turn supervision into a practical tool for performance improvement.

Two national workshops in Adama brought together 181 participants from 13 Regional Health Bureaus, 53 Zonal Health Departments, federal hospitals, and the SCS Activity — establishing 37 federal and regional TSTs and developing implementation plans for 402 health facilities.

In December 2025, TSTs began baseline assessments across health facilities nationwide, laying the groundwork for more consistent, accountable, and effective supply chain performance across Ethiopia's health system.

Learn more about the SCS Project: https://msh.org/projects/supply-chain-strengthening-scs-activity/


Pharmaceuticals Supply Service - EPSS

04/20/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝.

In , the Ministry of Health,Ethiopia, with support from the MSH-led US-funded Supply Chain Strengthening (SCS) Project and partners, launched the National Supply Chain and Pharmacy Services Assessment (NSCPSA), a country-led effort to establish the first national baseline of supply chain and pharmacy service maturity.

This is an important step toward stronger stewardship of the systems that keep medicines and health products moving across the country. The assessment was designed to generate the kind of evidence government can use to prioritize action, target investment, and track progress over time.

So far, 554 nationaly representative facilities have been selected, and 54 data collectors and supervisors have been trained. The process is guided by the National Coordinating Platform for Supply Chain Maturity and a technical working group, helping ensure strong governance, alignment, and national ownership from the outset.

Once validated, the NSCPSA will guide multi-year performance improvement plans and investment decisions by the government and donors alike. As H.E. Firehiwot Abebe Gobena, State minister of Health, Ethiopia stated: "This is more than an assessment, it is a commitment to building a resilient supply chain that serves every Ethiopian. Independent data- driven insights will guide us toward a stronger, equitable health system."

Learn more about the SCS project in Ethiopia: https://msh.org/projects/supply-chain-strengthening-scs-activity/

Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Service - EPSS

04/17/2026

𝟕𝟒𝟖 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬. 𝟏𝟕𝟓 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝟕 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬. The numbers in this month's digest tell part of the story — but the more important story is how Ukraine continues to strengthen the systems behind them, even amid conflict.

This edition of the U.S.-funded SAFEMed Activity newsletter covers progress across Ukraine's pharmaceutical sector: new procurement regulations bringing real-time data into supply decisions; health communication on , , and reaching patients through facilities nationwide; and an expanded medicines program continuing to deliver for people managing chronic conditions.

Read more here: https://msh.org/resources/safe-affordable-and-effective-medicines-for-ukrainians-safemed-activity-march-2026-monthly-newsletter/

Rebecca Kohler, Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Академія Сімейної Медицини України/ Academy of Family Medicine of Ukraine

Safe, Affordable, and Effective Medicines for Ukrainians (SAFEMed) Activity – February 2026 Monthly Newsletter Newsletter We invite you to read the March

04/15/2026

When Maude Lausana Tzapin visits a community group in Guatemala's Western Highlands, she arrives early.

The first step of the methodology she works with is creating a welcoming environment — and she takes that seriously. She helps prepare the space, observes the session led by local facilitators, and then sits with the team afterward to reflect: what worked, how did the mothers respond, what can be strengthened.

As Nutrition Advisor for MSH's Utz' Na'n project, Maude supports mothers and health workers through the first 1,000 days — from pregnancy through a child's second birthday. What she finds in these communities, again and again, is willingness. From health workers, from mothers, from everyone who has seen what this approach can do and wants more of it. That willingness is what gives her the most hope.

Read her story: https://msh.org/story/supporting-mothers-through-the-first-1000-days-in-guatemala-a-conversation-with-maude-lausana-tzapin-nutrition-advisor-for-mshs-utz-nan-project/

04/14/2026

Even amid ongoing war, Ukraine continues to strengthen access to essential health services. The government has expanded its Affordable Medicines Program (AMP), and more patients are getting the medicines they need.

The updated program now covers 748 medicines and medical devices, with 279 provided free of charge and broader coverage across cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and respiratory illnesses.

Already this year, more than 1.5 million patients have benefited, with over 3.5 million prescriptions reimbursed — backed by a program budget that has grown to UAH 8.7 billion (USD 199 million) in 2026.

MSH, through the U.S.-funded SAFEMed Activity, has partnered with the Government of Ukraine to strengthen the pharmaceutical policy and reimbursement systems that make this progress possible — supporting a system that continues to deliver for patients despite the challenges of war.

Read the full blog: https://msh.org/story/ukraine-expands-affordable-medicines-program-to-reach-more-patients/

Академія Сімейної Медицини України/ Academy of Family Medicine of Ukraine Ministry of Health of Ukraine Rebecca Kohler

04/13/2026

Last month in Guatemala City, teams from MSH’s Utz’ Na’n Healthy Mothers and Babies project and the U.S. CDC-funded National Public Health Institutes program came together for a regional workshop on Early Action Reviews—applying the 7-1-7 Alliance approach to strengthen outbreak response.

MSH joined partners from CDC, Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic (COMISCA), the CDC Foundation, and national health authorities—bringing together technical expertise and government leadership to advance more coordinated, timely public health action across the region.

The focus: building practical skills in the 7-1-7 methodology, strengthening country capacity for outbreak response, and updating national approaches to early action reviews—with collaboration across sectors at the center.

This is what stronger health systems look like in practice: aligned partners, country-led priorities, and the institutional capacity to act early—when it matters most. Learn more about our work in Guatemala: https://msh.org/countries/guatemala/

CDC Foundation

04/12/2026

Congratulations to Ben Weingrod on his appointment to the Governing Board of The Pandemic Fund as Global North Civil Society Organization Alternate Board Member.

Ben works at the intersection of policy, financing, and system delivery — helping ensure global health investments reach the communities that need them most. We're proud to see his expertise recognized on this important global platform.

Learn more: https://msh.org/story/management-sciences-for-health-congratulates-ben-weingrod-on-appointment-to-the-governing-board-of-the-pandemic-fund/

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) congratulates Ben Weingrod on his appointment as Global North Civil Society Organization (CSO) Alternate Board Member to the Governing Board of the Pandemic Fund.