Hospital logistics manual for the DRC

Hospital logistics is a complex field, encompassing inventory management, medical and pharmaceutical supplies, internal distribution of healthcare products and patient transport. The issues and challenges it faces are numerous: (1). Cost management: hospitals must strike a balance between the quality of service they offer their patients and their limited financial capacity. (2). Time optimization: in the hospital environment, every minute counts to save a life or improve a patient’s condition. Efficient logistics are essential to avoid delays and errors. (3). Health safety: healthcare products must be stored in optimal conditions to avoid contamination or alteration before use. (4). Technological integration: with the rapid advance of digital technologies, it is becoming essential for hospitals to use these tools to improve their supply chain (computerized inventory management, for example)......