Will blockchain rid Africa of the menace of fake pharmaceuticals? It is here where IBM research laboratory is creating a blockchain based platform to try and reduce the unceasing tide of fake medicines coming into Africa. The pharmaceutical supply chain, from raw ingredients to patients in Africa confronts many hurdles in both regulated and illegal, unregulated settings. Fake drugs are also a boon to drug resistance. While others believe the supply chains do not need blockchain to solve the perils of fake medicines as existing technologies could be leveraged.

Source: Standard Digital March 17, 2019 21:11 UTC