Through USAID, the United States is partnering with Guyana’s Ministry of Health on supply chain management and COVID-19 data.
USAID’s Country Health Information Systems and Data Use (CHISU) Program is providing two global public health technical consultants to Guyana’s Ministry of Health for a one-year period. A statement yesterday from the US Embassy said that these advisors will be focusing on two key areas – addressing COVID-19 data management issues and enhancing the public health supply chain management system.
Emeka Ogbolu, a public health supply chain expert, is collaborating with the Ministry’s Materials Management Unit to bolster the efficiency and effectiveness of the public health supply chain management system. Ogbolu is coordinating with the Unit’s Director in strengthening the operations and logistics of the central and regional warehouses.
Yazabantu Soldati, a Health Information Systems Advisor from South Africa, is spearheading efforts to identify and implement solutions related to the collection, storage, and utilization of COVID-19 data. With more than 15 years of experience in information systems and data analytics, Soldati brings a wealth of expertise to support monitoring and evaluation and operations research of health programmes, the release said.
Expressing support for this initiative, US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch said, “Through this strategic partnership, the United States Government, through USAID, is bolstering Guyana’s capacity to combat COVID-19 and optimize public health supply chain management, contributing to the country’s overall health resilience and progress toward a healthier future. We remain a committed and resolute partner with the Government and people of Guyana.”
