A law adopted on 3 December 2025 establishes the National Procurement and Logistics Centre (Centrale nationale d'achat et de logistique, CNAL) which will centralize and coordinate purchasing and logistics of medical products for many inpatient and outpatient providers. It operates under the supervision of the Minister of Health and is funded through an annual allocation and contribution from the state budget.
The new centre aims to enhance organizational efficiency, reduce administrative workload for health and pharmaceutical staff, generate budget savings, and optimize storage capacities. Centralizing procurement is also intended to strengthen the national health system’s responsiveness and improve availability of essential medical supplies.
The centre’s responsibilities include:
- operating as an external hospital pharmacy under the supervision of a responsible pharmacist;
- procuring, storing and distributing medical and sanitary products, medicines and related supplies;
- establishing, managing and maintaining the national critical and strategic stock, including vaccines and personal protective equipment; and
- procurement and distribution of medicines for the national immunization programme.