Vector control services: malaria supply chain management in facilities standard operations manual

ABSTRACT

Use of malaria medicines is essential and critical in our response to the malaria situation in Guyana. It is part of the final link between patients and health services. Availability of malaria medicines and diagnostic supplies can only be realized by improving the opportunity to manage these commodities in an efficient manner. For these reasons, this manual will address all aspects of the pharmaceutical management cycle. The manual provides basic information for the successful operation of the supply chain for Malaria Medicines and Supplies. The intention is to use this manual for training and orientation of health workers in best practices of the drug management cycle, in pursuit of securing performance improvements to the malaria program.