Supply Chain Engagement Platform Event- 29th August 2024

Uganda Healthcare Federation (UHF) presents the Supply Chain Engagement Platform Event- Scheduled for 29th August 2024. The conference represents a pivotal opportunity for stakeholders across the health sector to come together. Hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the event aims to promote collaboration and innovation within Uganda’s private health sector supply chain ecosystem.

The conference featured a diverse array of participants, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers, government officials, parliamentarians, hospitals, ICT companies in health, civil society organizations (CSOs), and development partners. This gathering will serve as a dynamic platform to showcase products, discuss regulatory frameworks, explore partnership opportunities, and share insights into enhancing the resilience and efficiency of our health supply chains.

Key Objectives of the Conference:

1. Promote Business Opportunities: Provide a platform for showcasing and promoting products and services within the health supply chain sector.
2. Facilitate Networking: Enable meaningful interactions between health supply chain players and key government officials.
3. Foster Collaboration: Encourage partnerships among stakeholders including hospitals, ICT companies, and CSOs.
4. Enhance Understanding: Offer insights into regulatory environments and government initiatives impacting the health supply chain.
5. Strengthen Supply Chains: Discuss strategies to improve the resilience and efficiency of health supply chains in Uganda.

We expect to have deep discussions with policy makers and regulators on the following key issues;

1. Navigating Rising Costs: Impact of Increasing Statutory Charges on Importers and Distributors
2. Regulatory Challenges in Pharmacies: Balancing Compliance with Operational Realities
3. Empowering Local Manufacturing: Ensuring Adequate Supply of Quality Essential Medicines
4. Private Sector Perspectives: Lessons from implementing the 10-year Supply Chain Roadmap

This event will be an excellent opportunity for your organization to increase visibility and market itself to the health sector while contributing to the advancement of healthcare delivery in Uganda.