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Minister of Health Extends Honored Invitation to USAID eSCMIS project for eLMIS Discussion and Orientation
In a pivotal moment for healthcare in Zambia, the USAID Electronic Supply Chain Management Information System (eSCMIS) project met with Zambia's Minister of Health, Hon. Sylvia T. Masebo, to engage in a meaningful dialogue about the challenges and opportunities...
Leveraging Social Networking for Cascading Capacity Building in the Management of the Electronic Logistics Management Information System
eHealth systems worldwide continue to standardize procedures and develop more efficient and effective services thanks to the combination of innovation and technology. To facilitate better, faster, and more accurate supply chain data reporting and decrease commodity...
eLearning For Capacity Building of Electronic Public Health Logistics
For an eHealth system to last, capacity building is essential. It is important to equip healthcare staff with the knowledge and resources necessary to effectively administer eHealth systems, as this will lead to more streamlined and effective procedures and ultimately...
Zambia’s Ministry of Health taking charge of technical support and oversight of eHealth systems: The Sustainability of the Electronic Logistics Management Information System (eLMIS)
The core issue of any public health intervention is its viability beyond the project's lifespan. The eSCMIS project, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, is implementing the Electronic...
USAID CHEKUP II Activity Broadens Its Reach To Key Populations In Chirundu District
There are a number of the individuals living in Chirundu District in Zambia, who are members of the key populations community, that face a high risk of HIV. The district is one of five districts where the USAID CHEKUP II Activity works in Zambia. USAID CHEKUP II seeks...
From Reporting Mechanism to Learning Platform: The Electronic Logistics Management Information System at Main Masala Health Center
Thelma Lwimba, a nurse at the Masala Main Health Center in Ndola district, Copperbelt province, says, "When I started working, I didn't imagine I would know as much about health commodities as I do today. I’ve learned a lot about pharmacy and lab commodities, and even...
Private Health Sector Adopts Climate-smart Solid Waste Management
Private sector pharmacies, health clinics, provincial government and other participants from Copperbelt have partnered with the USAID Zambia Accessible Markets for Health Project to strengthen the private sector’s role in delivering quality health services. This...
Building a Community of Software Developers in Zambia to Support Public Health
“The internship opportunity as a Junior Software Developer under the USAID eSCMIS project kick-started my career in ICT. The internship boosted my confidence and gave me the courage to continue exploring the world of ICT. During my internship, I learned about relevant...
Changing the Way We Move Medical Goods in Zambia Results in Faster Access and Less Cost
Over the last decade, Zambia has invested in a nimbler, more responsive, and efficient supply chain. Funded by USAID and implemented by John Snow Health Zambia (JSH), the electronic supply chain management information system (eSCMIS) project enables the Zambia...
Zambian Government Welcomes Healthcare Federation
The Zambian government welcomed the newly launched Healthcare Federation of Zambia on April 18, 2023 in Lusaka. The federation will facilitate public-private sector dialogue and coordination while being a critical partner to the government in health service delivery....
Transferring Electronic Data Skills for a Long-term Supply Chain Sustainability
Moving from paper-based to digitized systems throughout the supply chain – from entry point to health facilities – provides better transparency around the movement of medicines and commodities in Zambia. This has been made possible by the Electronic Logistics...
Dr. Micheal Mulimansenga Chanda Joins JSH as Executive Director
John Snow Health (JSH) Zambia is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Mulimansenga Chanda as Executive Director. Dr. Chanda is an expert in public health, a leader in the development of health policy and systems strengthening, and a strategic...