Mosquitoes may be small, but they remain one of the world’s deadliest threats. Every year, mosquito-borne diseases – especially malaria – claim hundreds of thousands of lives, with the vast majority of deaths occurring in under-resourced communities.
Malaria still kills nearly 600,000 people a year, mostly children in Africa, and owing to drug and pesticide resistance, fragile health systems, and changing natural systems remain cases have risen for five straight years.
In 2023 alone, the world saw an estimated 263 million malaria cases, and in the same year funding only reached about US$4 billion – less than half of what’s needed to hit global targets.
We can do better, and supply chains are where better begins.
— Erin Seidner – PFSCM CFO/COO
The weather patterns are changing – and so are the mosquitoes
As weather patterns shift and temperatures rise, mosquitoes are thriving in new regions, staying active for longer seasons, and increasing the risk of malaria outbreaks in places where the disease was once rare.
Mosquitoes are not tied to geographical boundaries, and as the footprint expands, so must the reach, agility, and resilience of the health supply chains designed to stop them.
PFSCM: delivering health products where they’re needed most
The Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM) has extensive experience supporting malaria programs around the world with procurement and supply chain solutions. Through strong partnerships, cost-effective procurement, and efficient logistics, we help build strong health systems, thereby strengthening health systems, improving health outcomes, and saving lives.
At PFSCM, we ensure that malaria prevention and treatment tools – like bed nets, rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs), and antimalarial medicines reach those who need them most, regardless of geography or complexity.
With nearly two decades of experience, we’ve helped strengthen health supply chains in more than 49 countries.
Our work includes:
- Overcoming trade restrictions, production delays, and reefer shortages to deliver MRDTs to Pakistan
- Stakeholder collaboration and process improvements speed up deliveries to Nigeria
- Supporting MMV with the procurement of G6DP analyzers used in pre-treatment diagnostics
- Procuring and delivering malaria and HIV rapid tests for Audere’s AI solutions
Addressing malaria disparities
Malaria disproportionately affects low-income countries, with children under five in sub-Saharan Africa bearing the greatest burden.
PFSCM addresses this by:
- Partnering with Ministries of health, NGOs, suppliers and freight forwarders to increase access to malaria health products.
- Optimizing shipping and storage to reduce costs and minimize waste.
- Customizing deliveries to match local infrastructure, from warehouse constraints to last-mile access.
When we invest in smarter, more responsive supply chains, we help close the gap between product innovation and real-world impact.
A call to collective action
Changing weather patterns, conflict, and shifting disease patterns are all affecting the way we fight to end malaria. To keep pace, the global health community must adapt to the changing epidemiology, invest in resilient health systems, and ensure no community is left behind.
