Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2012 2013 2014

Details for Mechanism ID: 14396
Country/Region: Central America Region
Year: 2013
Main Partner: Partnership for Supply Chain Management
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Private Contractor
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $370,000

In FY12, USAID will provide technical assistance in supply chain management to the Ministry of Health (MOH) through the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project. This technical assistance will build the capacity of the National AIDS Program and the Ministry of Health Central Warehouse to achieve a continuous supply of quality antiretroviral drugs, HIV/AIDS rapid test kits, and condoms. As part of this effort, USAID will provide support to the Ministry of Health's central warehouse and five regional warehouses in priority geographical areas for the implementation of the MOH's Strategic Plan for Supply Chain Integration to strengthen the national supply chain system (best practices in storage, transportation, and distribution).

USAID will also support the implementation of the National Condom Strategy, to increase the availability, access, and promotion of condom use.

These activities will be coordinated with other donors that support supply chain management activities, such as the Global Fund and Pan American Health Organization.

Expected results of this assistance are: more efficient warehouse commodity management; more rapid product flow; improved storage conditions; lower rates of product loss due to expiration; and a reduction in the incidence of stockouts.

In addition, the availability and quality of logistics data on ARV drug consumption and stock levels will be improved, allowing for more effective monitoring and managing of the national ARV drug supply, along with implementation of standardized procedures for reporting, ordering, and distributing ARV drugs throughout the SESAL supply chain.

Funding for Health Systems Strengthening (OHSS): $370,000

This project is going to train MOH staff on implementing "Good Storage Practices for Pharmaceutical Products. This will include initiating development of a logistics management and information system, such as clearly definining needed supplies and logistics, along with roles and responsibilities within the different levels of the health system.

Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Increase gender equity in HIV prevention, care, treatment and support