COVID-19: How the System is responding to Supply chain, logistics and local market challenges

With the 16 April activation of the IASC Scale-Up Protocols to address the urgent humanitarian needs as a result of the global pandemic, there is a need to respond to specific questions from the field leadership regarding how they can manage locally and in coordination with the government the procurement of the needed COVID 19 related medical items to prevent, test, isolate and support. A key aspect is to further elaborate on support to be provided with regards to local supply chain, logistics, local production and raise awareness about the requirements in terms of norms and Standards.