The Adamawa State Health Supplies Management Agency (ADSHSUMA) is committed to driving a resilient, transparent, and people-centered health supply chain system that supports effective healthcare delivery across the state. At ADSHSUMA, we recognize that meaningful progress in public health is only possible when government, partners, and communities work collectively to achieve shared goals.
Partnerships are therefore not just an addition to our work—they are the foundation of every system we strengthen, every innovation we adopt, and every life-saving commodity we deliver.
OUR PARTNERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
ADSHSUMA operates under a philosophy of collaborative leadership, mutual responsibility, and shared impact. We truly believe that partnerships thrive when built on trust, transparency, and accountability.
We embrace partnerships that:
- Align with global and national health priorities
- Strengthen the state health supply chain
- Improve access to essential commodities
- Build resilience in vulnerable communities
- Contribute to quality healthcare service delivery
From planning to implementation, ADSHSUMA engages partners at every stage of the health supply chain ecosystem.
OUR COMMITMENT TO PARTNERS
We are dedicated to offering an enabling environment where partners can operate effectively, contribute meaningfully, and see measurable impact. Our key commitments include:
- Transparency & Accountability
We deploy modern tracking and verification systems that enable real-time visibility of commodities from central warehouses to health facilities. Partners enjoy full access to routine data, performance reports, and supply chain dashboards that ensure accountability at every level.
- Efficiency & Reliability
With established logistics structures, zonal warehouses, and facility connection points across the state, to guarantees efficient distribution of supplies, timely interventions, and strong last-mile delivery systems.
- Collaboration & Co-Creation
We provide a platform for co-designing initiatives with partners ensuring that interventions are locally relevant, sustainable, and seamlessly integrated into state health systems.
- Evidence-Based Decision Making
Our operations are guided by data-driven planning, forecasting, and quantification processes. We work closely with partners to conduct joint assessments, baseline studies, and monitoring missions.
- Sustainability & Capacity Strengthening
We prioritize long-term impact. We support partners in building local capacity through continuous training, mentorship, systems improvement, and governance development.
WHY PARTNER WITH US?
- Statewide Reach and Local Knowledge
We cover all Local Government Areas and health zones through a structured distribution framework that ensures no community is left behind.
- Strong Government Backing
ADSHSUMA is an official agency of the Adamawa State Government, supported by clear policies, mandate, and operational authority. This ensures smooth alignment with state priorities and easy scalability of partner projects.
- Integrated Supply Chain System
We manage end-to-end processes including procurement support, warehousing, distribution, tracking, and reporting.
- Cost-Effective and Impact-Oriented Operations
Our processes are optimized to reduce wastage, prevent stockouts, improve accountability, and ensure every supply reaches its intended beneficiary.
- Experienced Supply Chain Professionals
Our team consists of trained pharmacists and logisticians, public health professionals, monitoring officers, ICT experts, and warehouse managers.
AREAS OF PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION
ADSHSUMA welcomes partnerships in a wide range of strategic areas such as:
- Health Commodities & Supply Chain Strengthening
- Procurement, storage, and distribution of essential drugs
- Improving cold-chain systems for vaccines
- Strengthening last-mile delivery to remote communities
- Deployment of innovations for temperature monitoring, tracking, and documentation
- Digital Health & Systems Integration
- Development of digital dashboards, LMIS platforms, and mobile-based reporting tools
- Automation of requisition and distribution processes
- Strengthening real-time visibility systems
- Capacity Building and Workforce Development
- Training pharmacists, logisticians, and store officers
- Improving commodity management skills at facility and LGA levels
- Technical exchange programs and on-the-job mentorship
- Emergency and Humanitarian Response
- Response support for floods, outbreaks, displacement, and conflict-affected communities
- Emergency stockpiling and rapid deployment of supplies
- Joint rapid response assessments
- Research, Monitoring & Evaluation
- Operational research on supply chain challenges
- Performance monitoring and predictive analytics
- Joint supportive supervision and facility-level audits
- Infrastructure Support
- Upgrading central and zonal warehouses
- Expanding solar-powered cold rooms and storage facilities
- Strengthening transportation systems (motorbikes, vehicles, and boats for riverine areas)
- Community Engagement & Health Promotion
- Community-based supply monitoring
- Social mobilization for improved utilization of essential health commodities
- Supporting Ward Development Committees and community influencers
OUR PARTNERS (EXISTING & POTENTIAL)
ADSHSUMA collaborates with a broad ecosystem of stakeholders, including:
- Adamawa State Ministry of Health
- Primary Healthcare Development Agency
- Local Government PHC Authorities
- International Development Partners (UNICEF, WHO, UNFPA, etc.)
- Donor Agencies & Global Health Organizations (Global Fund)
- NGOs & Civil Society Organizations
- Private Sector & Pharmaceutical Companies
- Academic & Research Institutions
We also welcome new partners who share our commitment to strengthening health systems and improving access to life-saving supplies.
PARTNER WITH US
At ADSHSUMA, we believe that every partnership is an opportunity to save lives. Whether you are looking to implement a public health intervention, strengthen supply chain systems, support humanitarian work, or invest in sustainable health solutions, our doors are open.
We invite you to collaborate with us to build an efficient, transparent, and resilient health supply chain for the people of Adamawa State.
Together, we can deliver health… everywhere, and for everyone.