COVID’s Aftershocks: A new aftershock hits global supply chains
Nearly 13% of the world’s cargo ship capacity is tied up in delays, creating a domino effect of bottlenecks.
Creating a disruption-proof supply chain in Africa
The launch of AfCFTA has provided Africa with new opportunities to strengthen its regional supply chain
Delivering COVAX supplies during supply chain crisis, the HOPE Consortium steps up support to UNICEF
With the shipping industry in turmoil the world over due to lack of transport capacity, reduced flights, congested ports and soaring freight costs, the competition for air and sea cargo is at an all-time high.
The Supply Community at the forefront of UNICEF’s humanitarian work
Resilience and adaptability - Facing an unprecedented global health emergency, UNICEF supply colleagues worked together to overcome challenges and remained focused on their common goal of delivering critical supplies to help realize children’s rights to health, nutrition, water, education and protection.
Nikkei: Supply imbalance leaves 150m doses of COVID vaccine unused
The U.S. has donated 46 million doses to developing and other countries separately from domestic supplies, according to UNICEF. South Korea has concluded a swap deal with Israel to borrow surplus vaccines. However, the number of doses available under these and other arrangements is far less than that needed by countries around the world.
COVID-19 response: mobilizing supply operations to fight the pandemic
As COVID-19 outbreak worsened, demand for supplies to combat the virus sharply increased, leading to market constraints, pricing volatility, export bans and logistics barriers.
Vaccine supply shortages complicate push to inoculate
(CNN) – There are several COVID-19 vaccines on the market and many more in the pipeline, but making enough vaccine doses for the entire world could take years due to manufacturing challenges.
African Farmers, Food Supply Chains and Covid-19
The novel coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to spread rapidly across the world. While lockdowns and curfews may help in containing the pandemic, they may also lead to damage in the “stomach infrastructure” of many, and, in the worst-case scenario, a severe food crisis with a rise in hunger and malnutrition.
Easing COVID-19 impact on key health services
Kampala – The COVID-19 pandemic has strained health systems and disrupted essential health services in Africa. Countries are working to restore and strengthen key services to better withstand shocks and ensure quality care.
International transport and supply chains key to COVID-19 recovery: UN agencies
The social and economic disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting countries’ efforts to improve livelihoods and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).