Strengthening medicine procurement and supply chain management for neglected tropical diseases in 2025: achievements, challenges and way forward

Overview

In 2025, global efforts to control and eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through large-scale medicine donation and procurement entered a critical phase. Since 2011, more than 31 billion tablets and vials have been distributed worldwide, including almost 1.5 billion in 2025 alone. The unprecedented scale of these operations has expanded the logistical, financial and technical complexity of NTD medicine management. This report provides an overview of strategic objectives, key achievements, operational challenges and emerging priorities in NTD medicine procurement and supply chain management. It highlights evolving mechanisms led by WHO and its partners to strengthen national ownership, enhance forecasting accuracy, integrate digital systems and mitigate supply risks, in alignment with the 2030 NTD road map targets.