Medical Value Chain training carries out sessions for new track and trace mandate in Bahrain

Medical Value Chain training carries out sessions for new track and trace mandate in Bahrain

Bahrain based Medical Value Chain (MVC) conducted a series of comprehensive training sessions for Bahrain government officials, manufacturers, importers, distributors and dispensers aimed at enhancing the understanding and utilization of the upgraded NHRA-MVC Traceability Hub, ensuring compliance with Bahrain’s Legislative Decree No. 41 of 2017, which mandates a Track and Trace System for pharmaceuticals.

MVC also announced the pre-release and upcoming beta testing phase of SmartPass Mobile, a groundbreaking new mobile application designed to verify the authenticity of medicines. This app is set to revolutionize patient safety by providing an accessible tool for consumers, pharmacists, and healthcare providers to check the legitimacy of pharmaceutical products at the point of sale or use.

Shaikha Dheya Bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, MVC Executive Chairperson, stated, “Our commitment to enhancing the safety and efficiency of Bahrain’s pharmaceutical supply chain is reflected in these training sessions. The introduction of our new authentication app is a testament to our ongoing innovation in healthcare technology.”

The new application offers real-time Authentication where users can scan medicine packaging to verify its authenticity against the NHRA-MVC Traceability Hub database, a user-friendly Interface for ease of use, ensuring that verification can be conducted swiftly and accurately and security enhancements.


UAE Verofax to utilize blockchain to validate reforestation projects

UAE Verofax to utilize blockchain to validate reforestation projects

UAE and Saudi based Blockchain enabled Verofax, offering traceability and AI technologies, has signed an MOU ( Memorandum of Understanding) to partner with climate tech startup NetGreen to activate retail channels to lead the change in re-greening our planet with trust and transparency.

NetGreen’s platform meets an urgent market need where individuals can purchase a plant-a-tree service from validated reforestation projects to combat climate change. NetGreen enables participants to directly engage in reforestation through everyday transactions, such as converting loyalty points into tree plantings. This model not only supports carbon sequestration but also enhances biodiversity and fosters a deeper connection between communities and their natural environments.

With Verofax validating, reforestation projects becomes seamless using Verofax’ Tree Chain technology for identifying, tracking and measuring the carbon capture from trees using computer vision, AI drone feeds, geolocation, and an immutable ledger.

These technologies will automate operations to prevent double counting and ensure their alignment with the latest international standards, including Verra and UNFCCC CDM.

Nisreen Shadad, CEO and Co-Founder of NetGreen, stated, “Partnering with Verofax propels us towards our vision of a greener planet by enhancing the reach and effectiveness of our reforestation projects. Their advanced technology solutions will allow us to provide undeniable proof of impact to our participants, increasing trust and participation rates. This is a game-changer for environmental engagement.”

Wassim Merheby, CEO of Verofax, said, “This partnership is an excellent opportunity to showcase how innovative technology can be harnessed to address some of the most pressing environmental challenges. By supporting NetGreen, we are not only contributing to scaling reforestation but also demonstrating the potential for technology to create significant positive change.”

This is not the first time that Verofax partners with entities to support sustainability and environmental efforts. This year UAE based BANTgo and Verofax collaborated to enhance e-waste collection.  The partnership seeks to galvanize the masses into responsible recycling by rewarding their endeavors with tokenized incentives.