PLASA Insights
Industry knowledge & perspectives.
PLASA publications, articles, current and future insights on pharmaceutical logistics.
PLASA Insights
News & industry perspectives.
Industry engagement, practical knowledge and valuable perspectives on healthcare logistics.
Member update · 26 May 2026
Developing practical member benefits
Compliance, regulatory and legal expertise, packaging, workwear and efficient service provision.
Industry engagement · May 2026
Healthcare logistics sector strategic advocacy update
PLASA’s SEPA appeal and fuel-supply contingency engagements.
Regulatory update · 1 April 2026
Essential services: the ESC determination
The retained pharmaceutical service categories and PLASA’s participation in the successful outcome.
Leadership forum · 8 October 2025
Automation, data and design
Lessons for efficient, resilient and scalable healthcare supply chains.
Executive insight · Irshad Joosub
Global Conflict. Local Consequences.
Freight disruption, cost volatility and preparedness for medicine supply.
Historical record
PLASA advocacy and industry knowledge.
Archived articles are retained in their historical context and should not be read as current policy advice.
Cold chain
SAPC engagement, Board Notice 50 and the meeting of 2 August 2018.
Vaccines
Government, ICPA and Medikredit collaboration on rural distribution.
Codeine
The Codeine Care initiative and supporting position statement.
Sponsored industry content
Share expertise that serves the sector.
Approved partner contributions can appear as clearly labelled sponsored features. Proposals are reviewed for relevance, quality and placement availability.
The Healthcare Logistics Association for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa