The objectives of the Strategic Fund are to:
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Facilitate the procurement of strategic public health supplies by PAHO Member States at a reduced cost by taking advantage of the potential savings offered by economies of scale;
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Enhance the continuous and timely availability of supplies in PAHO Member States, especially single- or limited-source supplies;
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Encourage the Member States to improve supply planning capabilities;
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Promote the implementation of appropriate quality assurance procedures for the supplies procured;
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Strengthen Member States' public health programs and application of the pertinent PAHO/WHO regulatory mandates.
Updated September 2022
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