Review and revise existing SOPs to incorporate lessons learned from previous disasters

Include flexibility for rapid adaptation in emergencies and ensure SOPs address coordination, communication and procurement

Disseminate updated SOPs across facilities and conduct regular training

Evaluate adherence and update SOPs after simulation exercises and actual responses

Establish redundant communication networks (satellite-based systems, emergency radio, and offline-capable apps)

Identify communication focal points in each facility and maintain an emergency contact network

Conduct regular drills simulating communication blackouts

Integrate communication continuity plans into national preparedness and coordination systems

Establish a unified coordination mechanism including MoH, the Health Cluster, NGOs and donors

Define clear roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines to avoid duplication and resource gaps

Create a shared logistics dashboard for real-time visibility of supply movements

Conduct annual multiagency coordination exercises to test and refine procedures

Identify secure and geographically distributed warehouse sites across Syria

Maintain and rotate prepositioned stocks based on Interagency Emergency Health Kit (IEHK) standards

Pair stockpiling with scenario-based training to ensure efficient deployment during crises

Regularly assess risk and update contingency stock levels accordingly

Introduce emergency procurement mechanisms allowing temporary waivers of donor restrictions during crises

Develop preapproved vendor lists, both domestic and international, to reduce dependence on cross-border routes

Simplify donor procedures for rapid fund disbursement and procurement

Strengthen partnerships with international and local suppliers to diversify sourcing

Replace short-term, consumption-based forecasting with dynamic, scenario-based models incorporating demographic and epidemiological data

Integrate forecasting tools into the eLMIS to align forecasting, procurement and stockpiling

Conduct regular forecasting reviews and training sessions

Use forecasting outputs to guide procurement and prepositioning decisions

Establish minimum stock thresholds for essential and life-saving medicines at all secondary facilities

Coordinate in-kind donations to match real facility needs based on standardized emergency lists

Strengthen interfacility redistribution mechanisms to respond to sudden shortages

Ensure forecasting and procurement processes prioritize analgesics, antibiotics and IV fluids

Develop a unified electronic logistics management information system integrating all humanitarian and public health supply chain actors

Enable real-time visibility of inventory, stock levels and expiry dates

Ensure interoperability with existing data systems and provide training for logistics staff

Incorporate backup systems and offline modes to maintain operability during infrastructure disruption

Develop structured training programs in emergency logistics, procurement and inventory management

Integrate supply chain management modules into national health workforce plans

Long-term capacity building and staff retention initiatives