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DOI: 10.31248/JPHD
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Assessing the role of public-private partnerships in enhancing supply chain efficiency for antiretroviral drug distribution: Insights from ten selected health facilities in a state of North Central Nigeria

https://doi.org/10.31248/JPHD2025.150   |   Article Number: 80D35B873   |   Vol.7 (3) - June 2025

Received Date: 24 March 2025   |   Accepted Date: 01 June 2025  |   Published Date: 30 June 2025

Author:  Kyahar, I. F.

Keywords: Delivery lead time, HIV/AIDS supply chain, on-time delivery, public-private partnerships (PPPs), stockout rate.

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Public-private partnerships (PPPs) play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of HIV/AIDS supply chains in Nigeria. The key objective of the study was to assess the role of PPPs in enhancing supply chain efficiency for antiretroviral drug distribution using three key performance indicators (KPIs) in ten public health facilities within a state in North Central, Nigeria. The study evaluates the impact of public-private partnerships (PPPs) on antiretroviral drug supply chain efficiency. It analyses data such as inventory records, requisition orders, delivery logs, patient records, and weekly commodity reports. Additional insights come from partnership agreements, private-sector performance benchmarks, and structured interviews with staff and donors. Key metrics, including stockout rates, delivery lead times, and on-time delivery, assess improvements before and after implementing PPPs. Results showed a significant improvement: the stockout rate decreased from 35.2 to 8.0%, delivery lead time reduced from 13 days to 7 days, and on-time delivery increased from 66.6 to 85.0%. These findings suggest that PPPs enhance supply chain resilience by leveraging private-sector expertise in procurement, distribution, and data management. Strengthening PPP frameworks could further improve supply chain performance, minimise stockouts, and ensure continuous access to life-saving HIV/AIDS commodities across Nigeria.

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