Task shifting in health supply chain management: A Malawi case study, August 2017

Many health programmes rely heavily on rational management of essential medicines and medical supplies. Over the years, the range and volume of medicines and medical supplies supported has increased, particularly in the scale-up of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria treatments. However, these life-saving commodities often do not reach those most in need due to poor management of medicines, inadequate distribution systems and a lack of information about demand at the lower levels of the health system.