Ensuring equitable access to affordable, quality-assured health products remains a critical challenge across many countries. Fragmented national procurement systems often lead to price disparities, supply insecurity, and unequal access—particularly for smaller markets.  

One promising solution is regional pooled procurement, where countries collaborate to purchase health commodities collectively improving bargaining power, reducing costs, and strengthening supply security.

hera was recently commissioned for a consultancy by the The Global Fund focused on supporting African regional institutions to advance this approach.