Logistics systems and continuous supply of contraceptives

Reproductive Health kits arriving in Galle, one of the hardest hit areas on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Courtesy of Photoshare.

"The most important thing to advancing contraceptive security is commitment...Without commitment to contraceptive security as a public health problem, you will not see the actions and investments to address some of the other obstacles. For example, the lack of financing for contraceptives, the lack of affordable contraceptives for all the users in the country, [and] lack of policies that support equitable access to contraceptives."
-Dr. Alan Bornbusch

To succeed, a family planning program needs an uninterrupted supply of contraceptives. Every program needs a logistics system to achieve this goal. The logistics system should make sure that each service delivery point always has enough contraceptives and related supplies to meet clients’ needs.
The Logistics Handbook: A Practical Guide for Supply Chain Managers in Family Planning and Health Programs

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