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Enhanced Vaccine Management Initiative Tools and Guidelines

The site contains a range of tools and guidelines that include the following: Setting a standard for the vaccine supply chain, EVM background and training resources, EVM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), EVM assessment tools and user guides, EVM global data analysis, Vaccine Management Handbook.

In the EVM the vaccine supply chain strengths and bottlenecks are assessed. The assessment package enables countries to review supply chain readiness for new vaccines, identify how to expand, rehabilitate and optimize the cold chain system, improve temperature management and control to safeguard vaccines, design more efficient supply chain networks and distribution models, enhance the skills and competencies of human resources for logistics and improve overall supply chain management. Based on the 9 criteria for each level it looks at: pre-shipment and arrival procedures to check whether every shipment of vaccines manufacturer reaches the receiving store in satisfactory condition and with the correct paper work; storage within recommended temperature ranges for all vaccines and diluents; cold storage, dry storage and transport capacity to ensure it is sufficient to accommodate all vaccines and supplies needed for the programme; buildings, cold chain equipment and transport systems enable the vaccine and consumables supply chain to function effectively; maintenance of buildings, cold chain equipment and vehicles is satisfactory; stock management systems and procedures are effective; distribution between each level in the supply chain is effective; appropriate vaccine management policies are adopted and implemented; information systems and supportive management functions are satisfactory. Moreover, in the report there is a section on key recommendations that could be used to identify key points for overcoming some of the barriers that exist in the country.

Languages

  • English

Type

Tool

Categories

  • Supply chain & logistics

Organisations

  • World Health Organisation (WHO)

Tags

  • Distribution system
  • EVM
  • Forecasting
  • Procurement
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Wastage