Strategic procurement and supply
Procurement and supply management (PSM) systems for medicines and health products are complex. They need to ensure regulatory coherence, provide value for money, offer supply continuity and meet the health needs of the population. Furthermore, PSM systems require close coordination with multiple partners, taking into account a wide range of factors. All countries are under pressure to maintain the delivery of essential health products, including priority medicines for HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, as well as emergency medicines and health products in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
