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Afghanistan Approves Blockchain Project to Help Tackle Scourge of Counterfeit Meds

Fantom is launching a pilot to help combat Afghanistan's counterfeit drugs problem using its blockchain to trace products along the supply chain.

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By Sebastian Sinclair

Jul 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. UTC

Jul 6, 2020

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VeChain to Develop Drug-Tracing Platform for Pharma Giant Bayer

Bayer China is tapping VeChain to help it track clinical trial drugs along the blockchain.

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By Sebastian Sinclair Paddy Baker

May 28, 2020 at 2:13 p.m. UTC

May 28, 2020

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Ugandan President Backs Bid to Tackle Fake Meds With Blockchain

Uganda's government is supporting a project using blockchain tech to fight the problem of counterfeit medicines.

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By Daniel Palmer

Jul 22, 2019 at 1:40 p.m. UTC

Jul 22, 2019

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Mount Sinai Hospital to Explore Blockchain Applications

The Medical School of the Mount Sinai hospital system announced it will explore the use of blockchain in healthcare on Tuesday.

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By Anna Baydakova

Jul 30, 2018 at 4:00 a.m. UTC

Jul 30, 2018

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Survey: Most Medical Group Execs See Promising Role For Blockchain

A new survey has been released showing significant levels of interest in blockchain among medical group executives.

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By Rachel-Rose O'Leary

Oct 6, 2017 at 10:00 p.m. UTC

Oct 6, 2017

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