Supply chain

Contributions received by the facility, supply transactions and country-level list of supplies financed with contributions to the ACT-A SFF as of 1 January 2024.

Strong national health supply chains are life-saving, critical foundations of child and family wellbeing, helping to ensure that all children and their families can be treated in the best way possible, at the right time and in the right place. They enable public welfare systems to function well and are a driving force toward achievement of the…, At UNICEF we work with governments and partners to strengthen national supply chains, focusing on people, operations and processes, policy and regulatory frameworks, and financing and resource mobilization. We are the leading agency globally for procurement and delivery of comprehensive primary health care for children, their families and their…, Overcoming logistical obstacles, UNICEF works with partners to drive evidence-informed supply chain management decision-making capacity to ensure higher levels of equitable access to health products and services. Expert in bolstering coordination, increasing financial and human resources, and leveraging on data-driven insights, UNICEF can overcome logistical hurdles and maximize…, U NIC EF/U N05 4802 9/G RARU P Increasing access to health products for children and familiesAn investment opportunity for the private and public sectors U NIC EF/U N04 9880 6/LA XM I-PR ASA D-N GA KHU SI 3AN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS The opportunity At UNICEF, we are humbled by the impact that our work has on…

Amidst the sounds of war, Olga and her nine-year-old daughter Leona faced the heart-wrenching decision to flee their home in Kyiv. With each passing day, the threat of being cut off from the world loomed larger, as nearby areas lost electricity and essential services. "We have to leave our homes, our relatives, our friends, and go to other…, Access to the essentials , Over six million Ukrainian children are in need of humanitarian assistance, both inside Ukraine and in other countries to which they have fled, many of whom are deprived of basic necessities and living under the constant threat of violence. One of the most urgent needs is access to Water and sanitation supplies safe water, sanitation and hygiene (…, Relying on traditional supplies was not enough , UNICEF typically procures individual WASH items such as soap, buckets, water purification tablets, detergent and sanitary pads from multiple suppliers globally on a “best value for money” principle. These goods are then delivered to our network of global supply hubs where they are packed and stored as kits, ready to be delivered to children in…, Fast-track contracts, “With the disruptions and delays we saw, it was obvious that relying on our traditional suppliers in China and India would not get WASH kits to Ukrainian children quickly enough,” says Aurelia Gasca, WASH Contracts Manager at UNICEF Supply Division. Sourcing supplies from Türkiye and Bulgaria meant they could be transported overland, avoiding…, Delivering the goods, Working closely with teams on the ground, UNICEF developed WASH kits customized for different vulnerable groups. Distribution is prioritized for the worst-hit areas of Eastern Ukraine. For mothers and children fleeing their homes, UNICEF provides hygiene kits for people on the move. Containing just the essentials like soap, sanitary pads and…, Responding to rapidly changing realities , In 2023, over 163,000 of various types of kits have reached more than 932,000 people across Ukraine. The year before, in 2022, supplies were distributed to at least 866,120 people in Ukraine affected and displaced by the war. “While the crisis continues, flexibility and responsiveness will be key,” Gasca emphasizes. “By working hand-in-hand with…

Counterfeit and falsified medicines are estimated to cause the death of 169,000 children under 5 every year. This shocking situation is driven by a US$30 billion per year counterfeit and falsified medicines industry in low- and middle-income countries. In response, UNICEF and partners have developed the Traceability and Verification System (TRVST…, Risk of additional harm, As the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines ramped up worldwide, so did the production of counterfeit and falsified vaccines and related supplies. Today, it is estimated that one in ten medical products in low- and middle-income countries are counterfeit or falsified. For the individual child, not only do counterfeit medicines often fail to treat the…, How TRVST works, TRVST relies on a global repository that stores health product information, such as Global Trade Item, serial and batch numbers, as well as production and expiry dates. This data is fed into TRVST by medical product manufacturers. Using a GS1 barcoding technology TRVST allows users – such as health care workers, regulatory authorities and customs…, Benefits of TRVST, The success of the TRVST is contingent on participation by governments as well as on engagement by manufacturers to serialize their products in emerging markets and register them in the global repository. As vaccine manufacturers and Strengthening national supply chains national supply chain and regulatory systems begin to automatically integrate…, Expanding TRVST, While COVID-19 vaccines were the first products covered by TRVST, it has since been expanded to include childhood vaccines, HIV and tuberculosis treatments, reproductive health supplies, anti-malarial items, and a range of essential medicines. By end-2023, nearly ten manufacturers were registering their products in TRVST which includes over 125…

This update provides information on adolescent and adult tetanus-containing vaccines, including global supply, demand and pricing trends, and highlights the transition from tetanus toxoid to tetanus-diphtheria. Summary:  Tetanus is a serious illness contracted through exposure to the spores of the bacterium, Clostridium tetani. The bacteria can…

During the COVID-19 pandemic it became widely understood that strong supply chains have the power to save lives. Many countries face a myriad of challenges in their supply chain systems including limited data visibility, financing challenges, fragmented procurement processes, and limited warehousing, storage and distribution challenges. These are…

Contributions received by the facility, supply transactions and country-level list of supplies financed with contributions to the ACT-A SFF as of 1 July 2023.

The Vaccine Procurement Practitioners Exchange Forum (VPPEF) is an annual event that represents a unique platform to foster knowledge sharing, best practices and strengthen participants’ skills and understanding on diverse vaccine procurement topics. Since its launch in 2015, it has evolved greatly to become a well-established forum serving all…

Effective national supply chains are critical to provide sustainable access to safe, quality and affordable supplies and services for pregnant women, mothers, newborns, children and adolescents. While significant resources Strengthening national supply chains to strengthen national supply chains are often allocated, the performance of these supply…, More to explore

The document features learnings from the use of the SMT in South Sudan, Cameroon and Sierra Leone. The tool offers new opportunities for effective monitoring of vaccine stocks, cold chain management and data analysis, which can help improve immunization globally.

This brochure introduces and explains the main features of the SMT, a free and ready-to-use online stock management tool that can be easily implemented at all levels of the vaccine supply chain.    

The UNICEF Immunization Country Profile leverages and correlates 11 years’ worth of government-reported data from two public sources, the WHO/UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC) and Joint Reporting Form (JRF), to analyse countries’ routine immunization coverage rates and gaps vis-à-vis select performance indicators: policy…