The Adamawa State Health Supplies Management Agency plays a critical role in ensuring the consistent availability of essential medicines and medical supplies across Adamawa State. The agency was established to streamline the procurement, storage, and distribution of quality-assured medicines while promoting transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the healthcare supply chain. Through its structured systems and partnerships, ADSHSUMA strengthens healthcare delivery and supports the state’s goal of achieving universal health coverage.
PROCUREMENT
PROCUREMENT OF MEDICINES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES
We undertakes a transparent and standardized procurement process guided by the Adamawa State Public Procurement Act and international best practices. The agency ensures that all procured medicines and health commodities meet the required standards of safety, quality, and efficacy. Suppliers and manufacturers are prequalified through rigorous evaluation processes to guarantee reliability and compliance with WHO Good Procurement Practices (GPP).
The procurement unit conducts regular needs assessments across health facilities to determine commodity requirements. These assessments inform the annual procurement plan, ensuring that all essential medicines particularly those for high-burden diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, and maternal health are adequately provided. Procurement planning also considers seasonality, epidemiological data, and consumption trends to prevent shortages or overstocking.
We collaborates with State and Federal Ministry of Health, development partners such as the Global Fund, and USAID to enhance procurement efficiency. This collaboration ensures access to high-quality products at competitive prices through pooled procurement and framework agreements. The agency also integrates modern technology into procurement processes, enabling digital tracking, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation.
Continuous monitoring and post-procurement reviews are conducted to assess supplier compliance, product quality, and delivery timelines. These reviews help identify potential gaps and inform corrective actions to improve future procurements. The agency’s goal is to ensure that every medicine delivered to Adamawa’s health facilities meets safety, quality, and accessibility standards.
Our procurement operations emphasize integrity, cost-effectiveness, and public trust in line with national and international standards, the agency ensures that health commodities are procured in a manner that supports efficient healthcare delivery and contributes to improved patient outcomes across the state.