National Medical Stores

Resources for Health Facilities

Health facilities across Uganda rely on accurate, up-to-date guidance to ensure the proper handling, storage, and management of medicines and vaccines. This Resource Center provides all essential documents in one place; from national guidelines to step-by-step manuals, standard operating procedures, and training materials used across the public health supply chain. Whether you are a Medical Stores Supervisor (MSS), health facility in-charge, pharmacy technician, cold chain officer, or a district health leader, this is your central hub for all operational and regulatory documents.

SOPs for Medicine Management
Downloadable Tools & Forms
  • Vaccine Arrival Report Forms
  • Bin Cards (Stock Cards)
  • Issue Vouchers & Delivery Notes
  • Emergency Order Form
  • Consumption Report Templates
  • Loss/Wastage Report Forms
  • Facility Budget Allocation Templates
Vaccine Management & Cold Chain

Specialized materials for facilities that receive and handle vaccines:

  • National Vaccine Handling Manual
  • Cold Chain Maintenance SOPs
  • Monitoring Temperature Excursions
  • EPI Logistics Handbook
  • Vaccine Arrival Report Forms
  • Cold Chain Reversal & Redistribution Guidelines
Training Materials & Learning Modules

Modules used by NMS, districts, partners, and facility leaders:

Video Tutorials

Short, easy-to-follow training video clips:

  • How to Submit an Order via CSSP

  • How to Track Deliveries Online

  • How to Store Vaccines Correctly

  • How to Maintain Stock Accuracy

  • How to Report Adverse Events or Stock Issues

Need help?

If you need support accessing or using these resources, contact NMS via Call Center +256 800 122 221, or any of our office phone numbers +256 417 104000, or by email web@nms.go.ug or visit your Regional Customer Care Office.