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Supply chain management is core component of health sector for health programs and services. It is a means to ensure products availability for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care and support. The Ethiopian public health SCM had a major reform in 2007 through the establishment of Pharmaceuticals Fund and Supply Agency, which is a semi-autonomous agency responsible for the forecasting, procurement, storage and distribution pharmaceuticals. Methods: Exploratory qualitative methods using mixed techniques i.e. survey and case study methods Objectives: To assess the strength, weakness and challenges of the Ethiopia public health SCM and compare it before and after PFSA Result: The establishment of PFSA has laid the foundation for strong public health supply chain. |
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