Webinar on Subnational Procurement for MNCH Medical Products

Although making quality medical products available and affordable is typically the responsibility of national government procurement and supply agencies, many low- and middle-income countries have decentralized the procurement of health commodities-including those for maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH)-in response to political decentralization reform or challenges with centrally controlled health product supply.
On December 7, 2023, USAID MTaPS hosted a webinar to discuss the importance of subnational procurement, especially for MNCH products;
present findings from a study conducted to assess local procurement practices in Nepal; introduce MTaPS’ recent global guidance document, A Guide to Best Practices in Subnational Procurement of MNCH Commodities in the Public Sector; and highlight subnational procurement practices and experiences in different country contexts.