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Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 13(5), pp. 1343 - 1352
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130526
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Policy Framework towards Identifying and Developing a Mitigation Strategy for Gaps in Supply Chain Management of Tuberculosis, Immunization and NCD Program of Govt of India
Saurabh Kumar Banerjee 1,*, Moon Moon Lahiri 2, Devika Agarwal 2, Baljot Kaur 3
1 School of Pharmaceutical Management, IIHMR University, Jaipur, 302029, Rajasthan, India
2 Faculty of Management and Commerce, Poornima University, Jaipur, 303905, Rajasthan, India
3 Project Research Scientist-I, ICMR-MINDS, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 160012, Punjab, India
ABSTRACT
Effective management of the supply chain (SCM) is essential for public health, particularly for delivering critical health services related to immunization, tuberculosis (TB) control, and initiatives for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) implemented by the Government of India. This research investigates significant deficiencies in SCM across different health programs by examining the root causes and suggesting a framework for improving the existing conditions. As part of the study, a comprehensive literature review was conducted utilizing the Prisma Flow Diagram. In total, 106 studies were incorporated into qualitative synthesis. Among these, 28 studies were deemed appropriate for inclusion in quantitative synthesis, provided that a meta-analysis was performed. The supply chain for tuberculosis (TB) in India has shortcomings related to drug accessibility, logistics, and procurement processes. Challenges in India's immunization supply chain management consist of limited visibility of vaccine inventories, insufficient cold chain facilities, inadequate manual record-keeping, and a lack of monitoring regarding vaccine safety during transport and storage. Significant issues in the non-communicable disease (NCD) supply chain management in India include constraints in human resources, inconsistent medicine supply, and a fragile referral system. Key strategies to address the shortcomings in India's government tuberculosis (TB) program regarding supply chain management include enhancing drug stock management, improving the distribution network, and bolstering data tracking and reporting systems. To close gaps in Immunization Supply Chain Management, essential strategies involve reinforcing cold chain infrastructure and creating reliable systems for demand forecasting. To improve the supply chain management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India, vital strategies consist of strengthening the healthcare infrastructure at primary healthcare centers, implementing effective inventory management systems, and leveraging digital platforms for monitoring and tracking. All these initiatives must be tailored to better serve underserved communities and consider the specific needs of the local populations.
KEYWORDS
Tuberculosis, Immunization, NCD, Gaps, Mitigation Strategies, Policy Framework
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Saurabh Kumar Banerjee , Moon Moon Lahiri , Devika Agarwal , Baljot Kaur , "Policy Framework towards Identifying and Developing a Mitigation Strategy for Gaps in Supply Chain Management of Tuberculosis, Immunization and NCD Program of Govt of India," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 13, No. 5, pp. 1343 - 1352, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130526.
(b). APA Format:
Saurabh Kumar Banerjee , Moon Moon Lahiri , Devika Agarwal , Baljot Kaur (2025). Policy Framework towards Identifying and Developing a Mitigation Strategy for Gaps in Supply Chain Management of Tuberculosis, Immunization and NCD Program of Govt of India. Universal Journal of Public Health, 13(5), 1343 - 1352. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130526.