Defense Health Agency Medical Logistics Team Maintains Supply Chain Ensuring Quality Health Care Delivery

In the wake of the global pandemic, supply chain delays and disruptions became common, leading to frustrations for many.

That’s why the work of the Defense Health Agency’s Medical Logistics directorate, referred to as MEDLOG, is critical. The directorate helps ensure the MHS delivers high-quality care to every beneficiary by keeping the supply chain of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and other medical materiel functioning properly and efficiently.
Defense Health Agency Medical Logistics Team Maintains Supply Chain Ensuring Quality Health Care Delivery

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