Botswana has commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Global Health Supply Chain Program (GHSC-PSM), a U.S.-funded initiative that has strengthened the country's health supply chain since its launch in 2015. The milestone event was attended by Deputy Permanent Secretary to the President, Omphile Sehurutshe, who delivered a message on behalf of the government.
GHSC-PSM, implemented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), works to ensure reliable access to essential medicines and health commodities in partner countries. In Botswana, the program has supported the procurement and distribution of antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS, as well as other critical health supplies.
During the event, stakeholders took stock of the program's achievements over the past decade, including improvements in supply chain management and increased availability of life-saving medicines. The partnership between Botswana and the United States has been instrumental in advancing public health outcomes in the country.
As the program marks its 10th year, officials reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining the gains made and addressing remaining challenges in health commodity security. The celebration highlighted the importance of continued collaboration to ensure that all Batswana have access to quality healthcare.
