Practice and challenges of humanitarian logistics management within the Ethiopian public pharmaceutical supply chain

The study highlights significant inefficiencies in the humanitarian logistics system, particularly in procurement and transportation management. These inefficiencies disrupt humanitarian operations, leading to delays in the delivery of pharmaceuticals to beneficiaries. Inadequate logistics can result in loss of life, increased suffering, and unnecessary costs. This research contributes to understanding the gaps in HLM practices in Ethiopia and provides recommendations for improving logistics efficiency in public health emergencies.

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BMC Health Services Research
Published
2025-08-20
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13279-3
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Facility Location and Emergency Management
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Practice and challenges of humanitarian logistics management within the Ethiopian public pharmaceutical supply chain

Shiferaw Mitiku Tebeka, Biniam Bahiru Tufa
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BMC Health Services Research
Facility Location and Emergency Management
2.76
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Practice and challenges of humanitarian logistics management within the Ethiopian public pharmaceutical supply chain

Shiferaw Mitiku Tebeka, Biniam Bahiru Tufa
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Abstract

The study highlights significant inefficiencies in the humanitarian logistics system, particularly in procurement and transportation management. These inefficiencies disrupt humanitarian operations, leading to delays in the delivery of pharmaceuticals to beneficiaries. Inadequate logistics can result in loss of life, increased suffering, and unnecessary costs. This research contributes to understanding the gaps in HLM practices in Ethiopia and provides recommendations for improving logistics efficiency in public health emergencies.

BMC Health Services ResearchVol. 25(1)
Nuffield Foundation (GB), Addis Ababa University (ET)
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Facility Location and Emergency Management
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