Inventory management performance of essential medicines in public health facilities of Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: The inventory management of essential medicines is a crucial aspect of health care delivery, particularly in resource-limited settings. Access to these medicines must be ensured to meet the health needs of the population, demanding effective control of their inflow, outflow, and stock levels. Poor inventory management can lead to significant disruption in the supply chain, ultimately affecting patient care and safety. The aim of this study was to assess inventory Management Performance of Essential Medicines in Public Health Facilities of Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia.A facility-based descriptive cross-sectional mixed-method study was conducted using an observational checklist, semi-structured and structured questionnaires, and triangulation. Twenty public health facilities were randomly

SUBMITTER: Bekele A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12021134 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature