Anna Kwasny, Author at OpenLMIS

Streamlining Public Health Requisitions with OpenLMIS

Posted on July 11, 2025

The Challenge: Managing Public Health Requisitions In many public health systems—especially in low- and middle-income countries—requisitions are a foundational process. Health facilities must regularly request the medical supplies, vaccines, and commodities they need from central warehouses or district stores. But in practice, requisition processes are often: Manual and paper-based, leading to delays and data entry […]

How OpenLMIS in Nigeria helped save 850,000+ vaccine doses from expiry

Posted on June 4, 2025

Nationwide digital vaccine logistics transformation with OpenLMIS in Nigeria For years, Nigeria’s immunisation supply chain relied on manual processes and fragmented data systems. With the growing demands of national immunisation programs and the urgency of efficient vaccine distribution, the limitations of paper-based tracking and error-prone reporting became increasingly apparent. In response, Nigeria launched a national […]

OpenLMIS 3.19 is here – with more power, more clarity, and more control

Posted on April 18, 2025

OpenLMIS 3.19 is now live! Packed with updates, improvements, and smarter tools, this version reflects the dedication and collaboration of a global community working to improve public health supply chains. With 19 releases since the launch of OpenLMIS 3, the platform continues to grow in ways that make it not just more functional, but also […]

The impact of OpenLMIS on vaccine supply chains in Mozambique

Posted on April 4, 2025

In Mozambique, ensuring the consistent availability of vaccines across vast and remote regions has been a significant challenge. To address this, the country implemented OpenLMIS. Known locally as Sistema Electrónico de Logística de Vacinas (SELV), this system has revolutionized the nation’s vaccine supply chains. Addressing Mozambique’s vaccine supply chain challenges Prior to SELV’s implementation, Mozambique’s […]

Optimizing medication distribution in The Gambia with OpenLMIS

Posted on February 28, 2025

In 2022, OpenLMIS was implemented in The Gambia as a strategic move by the Ministry of Health to enhance the visibility of the pharmaceutical supply chain, optimizing medication distribution and increasing control over the flow of essential health supplies. The evolution of logistics management in The Gambia Historically, The Gambia’s health supply chain was mostly […]

Author: Anna Kwasny