From Fragmented Purchasing to System-Level Access: Lessons from the 12th ACHAP Biennial Conference – Madagascar EPN participated in the 12th Biennial Conference of the Africa Christian Health Associations Platform (ACHAP) held from 23–26 February 2026 in Antananarivo, Madagascar, under the theme “Rethinking Health Systems for Africa’s Future: Faith, Innovation, and Sustainability.” The conference served as […]
The Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN) is spearheading a strategic project to develop a comprehensive position paper on Local Manufacturing (LM). This initiative is born out of an urgent need to strengthen faith-based health systems, which often serve the most vulnerable populations. For these systems, local manufacturing is a critical imperative to ensure medicine security, reduce […]
In the latest edition of Minilab Network newsletter, we highlight recent cases of substandard and falsified medicines detected using the GPHF Minilab. These products are harmful and must not be used; remove and quarantine or destroy them according to your facility’s procedure. Read more
Over the past month, our teams supporting the Maternal and Child Health (MNCH) project in Kenya and Nigeria have been conducting over 20 onsite project supportive supervisory visits and mentorship across faith-based health facilities . Together with partners CHAK, CHAN, MEDS, and CMP, they traversed countries, states, regions and communities visiting antenatal care (ANC) rooms, […]
Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible pharmacists who are at the heart of healthcare worldwide. At EPN, we stand in solidarity with the pharmacists and pharmaceutical professionals who are vital to delivering quality care in communities both locally and globally. Pharmacists are more than just healthcare providers—they are essential partners in faith-based health systems that […]
Faith-based health systems play a pivotal role in healthcare delivery across Africa, particularly in underserved communities. Their advocacy efforts are crucial for influencing health policy, securing resources, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare services. The Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN) supports these organizations in their vital work. A recent advocacy baseline analysis report [1]highlights the current […]
Welcome to this edition of e-Pharmalink newsletter where we spotlight EPN’s ongoing efforts to improve access to quality essential medicines and strengthen pharmaceutical supply chains in the faith-based health system. In this issue, we explore… Closing the Gaps: Unlocking the Potential of the EPN DSO Maturity Tool How EPN’s Availability Tool Enhances Stock Visibility What EPN’s […]
Insights from the EPN Market Assessment and Procurement Analysis EPN is leading a three-year initiative to improve access and affordability of twelve priority Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MNCH) and nutrition products in Kenya and Nigeria. Targeting 100 faith-based facilities in Kenya and 150 in Nigeria, the project is implemented in partnership with Christian Health […]
Tracking and monitoring of stock in health facilities has been made simpler In the complex landscape of healthcare, the availability of essential medicines and medical supplies is a cornerstone of effective patient care. Yet, ensuring that the right medications are in the right place at the right time remains a persistent challenge, particularly in resource-constrained […]
In September 2022, EPN launched the “Smart Leveraged Church Supply Chain” project, running until April 2025, to address critical challenges within the supply chains of health commodities in church-based health systems in Africa. The project aimed to overcome issues such as the lack of standardized tools to assess the maturity of Drug Supply Organizations (DSOs), […]
