2025 Prize Competition Winner & Finalists

About the Competition

Challenges in managing supply chains to deliver health outcomes in global health contexts abound, particularly when factors beyond the control of supply chain managers such as infrastructure, port clearance delays, weather, governance issues, location of clinics, human resource capabilities, etc. all impact success. Despite such challenges, we see stories of remarkable success in improving health delivery and outcomes that leverage partnerships between organizations, and in cooperation with governments, NGOs and donors, deploying innovative and appropriate technology and human resource practices. Each year, we seek to recognize such organizations by celebrating & sharing practices that have delivered documented success.

Up to four projects typically are invited to present their work at the Summit. The organization with a winning submission is recognized with a monetary prize. The review panel is comprised of experts with experience in global health contexts but are not involved in any of the projects themselves. 

This year’s judges were:

  • Hany Abdullah, Gates Foundation
  • Diana Mutoni, RMS
  • Dr. Ebrahim Adamjee, Axmed
  • Gilbert Hiteshi, SBTF

2025 Grand Prize Winner

Strenghtening Uganda’s Oxygen Supply Chain for Sustainable Access

Submitted by

Absalom Zisanhi (2), Francis Kabaale (2), Blasio Kunihira (2), Dorcas Kemigisha (2), Yewande Kamuntu (2), Joy Batusa (2), Lorraine Kabunga (2), Rony Reginald Bahatungire (1), Eng George Otim (1), Eng Tadeo Byabagambi (1), Jude Opolot (1), Miriam Ajambo (1), Doreen Nyakato (1), Eng Owen Muhimbise (1), Michael Lukunyanga (3), Charles Olaro1, Martha Grace Ajulong (1)

(1) Ministry of Health, Uganda

(2) Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), Uganda

(3) National Medical Stores (NMS), Uganda

2025 Competition Finalists

In order of presentation:

Revolutionizing Health Supply Chain in Kenya: AI-Driven Forecasting for a Sustainable Future

Submitted by Waqo Ejersa, Dennis Ndwiga, John Kabuchi, John Wanjohi, Joseph Gitau, Joshua Okeyo, Josphat Samoei (Kenya Medical Supplies Authority-KEMSA, PATH International)

Strengthening Pharmaceutical Supply Chains Through the Nasarawa State Drug Management Agency (DMA): A Model for Accelerating UHC in Nasarawa State

Submitted by Samson Ochugboju, Haruna Muhammed Wakili (FMOH-RSSH, Nasarawa DMA)

Strengthening Supply Chain Systems-Accelerating Access to NCD Management at Primary Health Care in Kenya through the Non-Communicable Disease Initiative 

Submitted by Jesse Kihuha, Carolyne Ndewitzoi, Derek Yach, Darnelle Bernier, Meghan Grimes, Martin Mwangi, Sara Melilo, James Kisla (Center for Medical Mobilization Board-CMMB, Catholic Medical Mission Board, Ministry of Health-Kenya)