The Ethiopia VEN Classification grades medicines on the country’s 3rd Pharmaceuticals Procurement List as Vital, Essential, or Non-essential, serving as a tool to prioritize pharmaceutical procurement based on the criticality of medicines to public health, ensuring that the most crucial medicines are consistently available.
This initiative not only strengthens the pharmaceutical supply chain but also aligns with Ethiopia’s commitment to improving health care outcomes and achieving sustainable development goals related to health. The document is a vital resource for policymakers, health care providers, and procurement agencies involved in the planning and delivery of health care services in Ethiopia.
