UNICEF and Africa CDC Compendium of Health and Nutrition Supply Financing Challenges in Africa

This compendium brings together evidence gathered by UNICEF and Africa CDC on supply financing challenges and potential solutions. The compendium was developed following assessments in 19 African countries, including discussions with more than 550 stakeholders. While the focus of the assessments was on vaccines, nutrition supplies and essential medicines, many of the findings are relevant across all health commodities. A total of twelve supply financing challenges were identified, which were divided into five broad areas:

1. Ensuring sufficient and predictable resources
2. Making optimal use of resources by improving efficiencies that disrupt supply chain systems causing stock-outs
3. Aligning partnerships through improved coordination between governments and partners
4. Supporting sustainable transitions from external assistance
5. Strengthening national supply chains, particularly for last mile delivery 

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