Celebrating a Milestone!

The Health Procurement Africa Programme are proud to announce the successful graduation of our first CIPS qualification cohort from Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service held on 26th August 2025! This moment marks a journey of dedication, resilience, and growth, and empowers a more resilient and agile procurement workforce.

Congratulations to all of the 15 graduates, who have worked incredibly hard to achieve CIPS Level 2, 3 or 4 qualifications. These globally recognised skills that you now possess will equip you and the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service to deliver smarter procurement processes that prioritise value, transparency and equity throughout the health supply chains. You now carry the skills and knowledge to drive impact and shape a brighter future in procurement.

Our Objectives at Health Procurement Africa

1. Strengthen procurement professionals with globally recognized certifications to elevate health outcomes across Africa.
2. Enhance procurement systems that prioritizes value, transparency, and equity in health supply chains.
3. Promote structured learning pathways including CIPS qualifications and workshops to foster continuous learning, consistency and excellence. 
4. Champion sustainable procurement practices that reflect innovation, integrity, and local impact.
5. Ensure access to quality, affordable medicines by building resilient, responsive procurement systems tailored to Africa’s needs.