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VAN usage remains strong despite funding shifts
24th March 2026In 2025, the Global Family Planning Visibility and Analytics Network (the VAN) demonstrated strength and resilience in the face of unprecedented financial loss and geopolitical pressure. The 2025 VAN Scorecard Report highlights...
Category: Global FP VAN
Rwanda first to upload government-funded shipment data to the VAN
18th February 2026Rwanda’s Ministry of Health recently uploaded government-funded condom procurement data into the VAN, hitting a milestone in growing country ownership of health commodity data. In doing so, Rwanda now provides a more complete view...
Category: Global FP VAN
Lancet article estimates impact of US funding cuts
25th September 2025A newly published Lancet Global Health article, spearheaded by Avenir Health with inputs from a wide range of health data experts, estimates the impact of the January 2025 US government funding cuts on four health areas that have...
Category: Global FP VAN
Cote d’Ivoire: Celebrating the VAN’s newest Premium Member
28th August 2025It took nearly a year to plan, but determined Cote d’Ivoire never faltered on their commitment to become a VAN premium country member. Recognizing the benefits of premium membership, officials demonstrated ownership and a...
Category: Global FP VAN
ECOWAS countries operationalizing joint supply plan
25th June 2025Twelve countries in West Africa have agreed unanimously to a VAN-based joint supply plan review process involving country-level requests for action to manage FP commodity imbalances and regional analysis of procurement funding and...
Category: Global FP VAN