Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Supply Chain Management during the Pandemic in Sierra Leone,

Sakoba Keita, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone Tamba Jalloh, Department of Internal Medicine, Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology Foday Bangura, Njala University Musa Kamara, Department of Surgery, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18903722
Published: September 26, 2010

Abstract

During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in Sierra Leone, healthcare supply chain management faced significant challenges due to logistical inefficiencies and disruptions. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from blockchain transaction records with qualitative interviews focusing on stakeholder experiences. Blockchain significantly reduced delays by at least 20% (mean reduction) and improved traceability of medical supplies to 95% accuracy across all monitored shipments. Blockchain technology demonstrated considerable potential for enhancing healthcare supply chain efficiency during the pandemic in Sierra Leone. Healthcare providers should invest further in blockchain infrastructure, while policymakers must integrate this technology into national health strategies. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Sakoba Keita, Tamba Jalloh, Foday Bangura, Musa Kamara (2010). Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Supply Chain Management during the Pandemic in Sierra Leone,. African Clinical Psychology Review, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18903722

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African geographyblockchain technologysupply chain managementpandemic responsedata securityinteroperabilitydigital transformation

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