10/06/2026
Forecasting goes beyond quantifying demand. It enables health programmes to anticipate needs, allocate resources effectively, and respond to change with greater confidence.
Working alongside the Ministry of Health (MOH) and PMO-RALG in Tanzania, inSupply Health, through the JSI-led Supply Chain Technical Support Mechanism (SCTSM) project provided technical support to review and update multi-year forecasts for Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) commodities through 2029. The exercise resulted in finalized commodity projections for Lymphatic Filariasis, Onchocerciasis, and Soil-Transmitted Helminths, informed by the latest survey data, programme priorities, and funding outlooks.
Combining strong forecasting systems with effective Mass Drug Administration (MDA) coverage helps reduce stock shortages, prevent medicine expiries, and support more equitable distribution of commodities.
Digital forecasting tools and routine inventory visibility continue to strengthen data-driven decision-making and improve NTD commodity security.
World Health Organization African Region - Wizara ya Afya Tanzania Gates Foundation