Transforming Healthcare in Africa through Pool Procurement
Supply Chain and Procurement Expert collaborate with African Resource Centre and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa on Transforming Healthcare in Africa through Pool Procurement
To improve healthcare systems and access to quality medicine across Africa, Kamogelo Mampane, in collaboration with the African Resource Centre (ARC) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), has initiated a game-changing project. This initiative aims to pool procurement for medicine, and its potential positive impact cannot be overstated. It has the potential to not only change the lives and health outcomes of Africans but also transform the continent’s Economic trajectory.
From left to right: Josphat Samoei – UNECA (Ethiopia), Mariatou Jallow – ARC (Gambia), Mazwi Dzapasi –ARC (Zimbabwe), Aline Kame –UNECA (Ethiopia), Kamogelo Mampane – TK Global Experts (South Africa) and ARC consultant, Sandra Akeza Haile Brugger – UNECA (Ethiopia)
The project involves pooling the procurement of medicine to leverage economies of scale and negotiate better prices from pharmaceutical manufacturers. This process aims to support local manufacturing and logistics, improve the total cost of ownership, and enhance the overall quality of medicine available in African markets. By consolidating the purchasing power of multiple countries, this initiative is positioned to create a robust market that can effectively negotiate favourable terms with pharmaceutical companies.
One of the most significant benefits of this project is that it will increase access to good quality medicine for Africa’s most vulnerable populations — the poorest of the poor. Historically, high pharmaceutical costs, coupled with limited resources and fragmented procurement practices across the Continent, have hindered equitable access to medicine. By adopting a pool procurement approach, the project aims to address this challenge and ensure that essential medicines are available and affordable for those who need them the most.
Moreover, the initiative will catalyze the growth of local manufacturing capacities in Africa. Currently, the Continent heavily relies on importing medication, which increases costs and limits availability. By creating a standardized and streamlined procurement system, the project will incentivize the establishment of local pharmaceutical manufacturing, reducing Africa’s dependence on imports and fostering economic growth and job creation.
The positive impact of pool procurement on the entire value chain of medicine cannot be underestimated. By negotiating more favourable prices, the cost of the medicine will decrease significantly. Lower costs will enable governments and healthcare systems to allocate resources towards expanding healthcare infrastructure, training healthcare professionals, and providing better overall care for patients. The advantages of affordable and accessible medicine will ripple throughout societies, improving health outcomes, reducing morbidity and mortality rates, and enhancing overall well-being.
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