SAMRIDH under the Umbrella Project Partnerships for Affordable Healthcare Access and Longevity (PAHAL)

Region East Africa, India
Years 2015–2024
Partners USAID
SAMRIDH under the Umbrella Project Partnerships for Affordable Healthcare Access and Longevity (PAHAL)

SAMRIDH, a blended finance facility supported by USAID and managed by IPE Global, mobilised over USD 400Mn capital pool in healthcare by blending philanthropic, public, and commercial capital in India.

As part of its COVID-19 response, the programme partnered with Africa Health Business (AHB) to support vaccine distribution in East Africa, particularly Kenya, through blended finance solutions and the deployment of innovations that strengthened cold-chain logistics and addressed financing gaps to improve last-mile delivery.

Market Landscaping

Commissioned market landscaping study to strengthen the COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain solutions in Kenya.

Assessing Blended Finance Solutions

Developed a roadmap and institutional framework with the Health Finance Institute (HFI) to strengthen financing mechanisms for vaccine supply chains in Africa.

Scaling High-Impact Innovations

Identified and supported 3 vaccine supply chain innovations while facilitating multi-sector stakeholder engagement, catalytic roundtables, and B2B/B2G partnerships to mobilise investment.

Impact Metrics

USD 400M+

Leverage on investments achieved by blending capital.

100+

Innovative health enterprises supported through the SAMRIDH programme.

14x

Capital leverage achieved by deploying philanthropic, public, and commercial capital.

3

Innovations identified and supported for scale-up in vaccine supply chain management across Africa.

30+

B2B & B2G linkages facilitated to connect innovators with strategic and business partners.