Optimize and standardize the “Chain of Survival”/Lifesaving Medical Modules Composition Deployed in Support of UN Field Operations to enhance UN Peacekeeping Supply Chain Operations system wide

Lead Entity/ies
Department of Operational Support (DOS)
Collaborating Partners
Entities within the United Nations System: United Nations Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC); Department of Peace Operations (DPO), UN agencies, funds and programmes.

Other partners; Member States (Working Groups), International Global Experts/Expert Entities (i.e. the Global Surgery Foundation)
Duration
15 October 2025 – 13 October 2027
Location
UN field operations
Approved Budget
$ 1,135,163
Description/outline
The project focuses on standardizing training related to the use of flexible, easily scalable life-saving medical support packages and modules within the UN Strategic Deployment Stock (SDS) and strengthening interoperability and interagency collaboration through negotiations with other humanitarian actors delivering similar services in the field, to build supply chain resilience, and reduce supply chain costs.
Status
Starting in October 2025

Synopsis

Objectives

The project aims to establish a unified understanding of requirements for deploying lifesaving medical capabilities across United Nations field operations by standardizing the composition of medical modules, to enhance interoperability among humanitarian stakeholders, and build capacity through training. This will ensure consistent, high-quality field care, foster interagency collaboration, and improve peacekeepers’ survival rates and efficiency.

Components

The project’s main components include data analysis on Damage Control Surgery (DCS) and Aero-Medical Evacuation (AME); establishment of a working group to finalize technical specifications and training inputs; revision and finalization of the Healthcare Strategy to integrate new medical modules; review of the United Nations strategic deployment stock (SDS) composition; initiation of negotiations with other United Nations entities for collaboration on DCS/AME; development and validation of training modules through CASEVAC exercises; creation of standardized packing guidelines and instructions; organization of a global conference to introduce the standardized United Nations lifesaving module and training; and promotion of interagency collaboration and interoperability among humanitarian stakeholders.