Practice and challenges of humanitarian logistics management within the Ethiopian public pharmaceutical supply chain.

ABSTRACT: Humanitarian logistics involves the coordinated movement of relief goods, personnel, information, and funds between beneficiaries, donors, and suppliers, which is crucial for successful emergency response operations. In Ethiopia, logistical challenges often hinder access to healthcare services. This study focuses on humanitarian logistics management (HLM) in Ethiopia, aiming to assess the perceptions of HLM practices, identify key challenges, and provide solutions to improve healthcare access for beneficiaries. An explanatory and descriptive case study design was used to explore the logistical challenges. A mixed-methods approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative data, was employed concurrently. The study surveyed 92 professionals in technical and managerial positions from nine

SUBMITTER: Tufa BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12369062 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature