Malaria

Building strong supply chains for increased access to lifesaving malaria products

PFSCM has extensive experience in 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.

Malaria is a global health challenge that disproportionately affects populations in sub-Saharan Africa and other parts of the developing world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2020 there were an estimated 241 million cases of malaria, with 627,000 deaths reported in 85 countries. While significant progress has been made in the fight against malaria, there is still much work to be done.

Malaria deaths in 2022

New cases of malaria in 2022

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Of all malaria cases are in the WHO African Region

Overcoming challenges and delivering impact

PFSCM has a proven track record of delivering impact in the fight against malaria. From overcoming trade restrictions, production delays, and reefer shortages to delivering MRDTs to Pakistan, and collaborating with stakeholders to speed up deliveries to Nigeria, we have deep experience in navigating complex supply chain challenges and improving health outcomes. Malaria remains a significant global health challenge, but with the right interventions and support, we can overcome it.

The role of genomic surveillance in the fight against malaria

Genomic surveillance is also an important tool in the fight against malaria. By analyzing the genetic makeup of the malaria parasite, researchers can track the spread of drug-resistant strains and develop new treatments. Genomic surveillance helps identify the specific mosquito species transmitting the disease, which can inform targeted mosquito control efforts. Additionally, tracking the genetic diversity of the malaria parasite can help researchers understand how the disease evolves and adapts over time, which is crucial for developing effective long-term strategies for malaria control and elimination. Learn more about PFSCM’s experience in Genomic Surveillance here.

PFSCM services that help malaria programs

PFSCM provides a range of services that help malaria programs around the world. We help our clients implement best procurement practices and obtain price reductions, which saves them money without compromising on the quality of the products they receive. In 2019, we saved our clients over $3.4 million in malaria commodity costs through these practices. We also provide supply chain management services, including forecasting and inventory management, to ensure that our clients have the products they need when they need them.

Product QA

PFSCM takes the utmost care to ensure the organizations we procure from, share our passion for-, and commitment to quality.We uphold a strict product quality assurance (QA) policy that ensures patient safety, and prevents costly and wasteful product quality issues that may result in destruction or recalls.

Strategic sourcing

PFSCM uses a strategic approach to sourcing malaria products. This approach involves identifying global suppliers and negotiating favorable contracts to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality products.

Logistics services

PFSCM is a carrier-neutral 4PL services provider, we combine tools, technology, data, experience, and governance to optimize our clients’ supply chains. We oversee the entire transportation process using a standardized governance framework to measure, and manage the performance of freight forwarders.

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