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VOL. 6, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Assessment of the implementation process of the electronic health commodity management information system in Lusaka district health facilities
Authors
Gamariel James Simpungwe, Attridge Mwelwa
Abstract
The implementation of the Electronic Logistics
Management Information System (eLMIS) in Zambia was envisaged to ease data
management, improve data quality, visibility, and access, and promote
data-based supply chain decisions with the goal of improving access and
availability of health commodities. Using a descriptive cross-sectional
qualitative approach, the study obtained informed opinions and perspectives
from supply chain players who are either involved in the end-use or management
of the eLMIS implementation process in Lusaka District. Key findings were a
lack of demonstrable MOH leadership and ownership, weak policy implementation,
a lack of resource mobilisation, limited stakeholder active involvement, heavy
donor reliance, inadequate human resources, a lack of technical and management
skills, inadequate ICT infrastructure, and a lack of a data analytics skillset among
users. The study conclusively demonstrated that the lack of MOH leadership and
ownership has significantly impacted the execution of key prerequisite
interventions to facilitate the system transition to MOH and sustainability
through regularisation of eLMIS activities in the supply chain operations.
Further research in rural areas is recommended to appreciate the diversity of
challenges that may require unique interventions. This would increase the
knowledge and understanding of the political, economic, social, technological,
environmental, and legal factors needed to develop comprehensive policy
frameworks to guide governance mechanisms that will ensure the sustainability
of current and future donor-supported activities.
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Pages:65-71
How to cite this article:
Gamariel James Simpungwe, Attridge Mwelwa "Assessment of the implementation process of the electronic health commodity management information system in Lusaka district health facilities". International Journal of Management and Economics, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 65-71
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