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Microarray patch (MAP) technologies are rapidly advancing for a variety of pharmaceutical and vaccine delivery applications. As with all pharmaceutical products, MAPs require packaging to provide protection, maintain safety and a suitable level of sterility, and promote usability and acceptability. As such, packaging strategy needs to be considered early and throughout MAP development. Primary requirements for MAP packaging include physical protection, moisture barrier, usability, and appropriate microbial protection.This report describes the critical considerations for MAP packaging, including requirements, packaging configurations and components, sterility control, and usability and programmatic fit. This report is intended as a resource for MAP developers and manufacturers.

PATH envisions a world in which all countries have supply chains that connect people with the practices and information they need so that lifesaving drugs, vaccines, and commodities are available on time, in sufficient quantity, and at a reasonable cost to everyone who needs them. This capability statement highlights PATH's more than 30 years of experience in immunization supply systems and equipment.

This capability statement highlights PATH’s efforts to strengthen immunization supply chains in India and Nepal. Our work has centered on the development, introduction, and scale-up of technology and system innovations that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the region's public health programs.

This capability statement highlights PATH’s supply chain strengthening work in Senegal. Operating in Senegal since 2001, with staff located in offices throughout the country, PATH builds on strong relationships and project work with partners to develop, introduce, and scale up technology and system innovations that reduce the burden of infectious and neglected tropical diseases; improve reproductive, maternal, and child health and nutrition; expand access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene; strengthen health systems; and empower communities.

This capability statement highlights the work PATH and its partners in Uganda. Operating in Uganda since 2002, PATH has partnered with Uganda’s government to introduce tools to prevent and detect cancer, offer women new contraceptive choices, get more vaccines to more children, and craft policies that lay the foundation for health for every Ugandan.