Path and InSupply Health have engaged the Ministry of Health on a proposed project to strengthen Ghana’s supply chain for maternal and newborn health commodities.
The organisations introduced the proposed INSPIRE project during a meeting with the Ministry and sought its input on existing supply-chain gaps and priorities to guide the project’s development.
The Ministry identified challenges in data management, forecasting, procurement, transportation and sustainable financing, and called for support to address the gaps.
It said its input would help ensure the project aligns with Ghana’s existing supply-chain systems and priorities.
Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, welcomed the proposed project and urged Path and InSupply Health to focus on Ghana’s priority needs.
She placed particular emphasis on improving the availability of essential maternal and newborn health commodities and equipment at the primary healthcare level.
According to the Deputy Minister, strengthening access to these essential supplies would help reduce maternal deaths.
The engagement is expected to inform the development of the INSPIRE project around the Ministry’s identified supply-chain challenges and priorities.
