WHO Launches Global Forum to Tackle Health Procurement Challenges in Tunisia
Tunis, Monday, 25 August 2025.
The inaugural WHO Global Forum in Tunisia aims to address significant health procurement challenges, fostering international collaboration to improve access to quality medicines and enhance health outcomes.
Fostering Global Collaboration in Health Procurement
The World Health Organization (WHO) is taking decisive action to address health procurement challenges with its inaugural Global Forum, set to commence in Tunis, Tunisia, from November 4 to 7, 2025. This event marks a significant initiative to bring together leaders and experts from various sectors, including health policy, procurement, and quality assurance, to optimize procurement systems and improve access to quality medicines. Global collaboration is emphasized as a core component to enhance global health outcomes and tackle complex procurement issues [1][2].
Innovative Strategies for Optimizing Procurement
One of the forum’s primary goals is to foster strategic partnerships and dialogue among national leaders and experts to streamline procurement processes. By leveraging the intersection of policy, procurement, and quality assurance, the forum aims to advance the accessibility of quality-assured medicines and health products. Innovation, digitalization, and data-driven decision-making are key areas of focus, aiming to transform procurement strategies into more efficient, transparent, and resilient systems [1].
Long-term Impacts on Healthcare Systems
The outcomes from the Global Forum are expected to bring about long-lasting impacts on healthcare systems by building national capacity for better procurement practices. Strategic developments in procurement will help address current inefficiencies and adapt to future challenges, ensuring that health systems are capable of providing high-quality care and essential medicines to their populations. The initiatives discussed during the forum can set the stage for future transformation, aligning procurement practices with emerging health needs and technological advancements [1][3].
The Role of Digitalization in Future Procurement
Digital solutions are set to revolutionize the way health products are procured, enabling more effective management of supply chains and inventory. The forum advocates for the implementation of digital tools to enhance transparency and optimize resource allocation in procurement processes. By integrating such technological advances, health procurement can become more agile, respond swiftly to public health needs, and ultimately result in better patient outcomes across various regions [2][4].