Health systems category [15] | PNG medical supply chain issues |
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Tools | ● Absence of stock cards and stock records |
Skills | ● SOPs not followed |
● Large variations in worker motivation | |
● Supply chain management a low priority | |
Staff and infrastructure | ● Facilities in poor physical condition |
● Storage space not managed effectively | |
● Temperature control issues | |
● Staff retention and movement problems | |
● Poor performance of private couriers | |
Structures systems and roles | ● Limited budget for SOP training |
● Limited budget for supervisory program | |
● Limited budget for transport of medical supplies | |
● Use of the cold chain for non-EPI items prohibited | |
● Lack of transparency in order screening | |
● Suspect quality of oxytocin and ergometrine | |
● Use of kits leading to oversupply and wastage |