National drug tracking system launched
DUBAI: The UAE has launched the national drug tracking system “Tatmeen”, the first plaform in the region to track and trace pharmaceutical products. The state-of-the-art plaform was unveiled by the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Department of Health-abu Dhabi, and the Dubai Health Authority during Arab Health 2023. “Tatmeen” provides electronic tracking services for medicines and medical products, and has been developed with technological partners to enhance the reliability of pharmaceutical supply chains. The plaform will enhance control over all medicines in the country by connecting federal and local authorities, factories, distributors, pharmacies, and consumers in a seamless electronic network. The plaform will also position the UAE as a recognized global innovator in medicine supply safety.
Ahmed Ali Al Dashti, Assistant Under-secretary for the Support Services Sector, said that the “Tatmeen” plaform is a top-tier national health project developed as part of the Ministry’s digital transformation efforts and in line with the government’s directives to digitize vital services. The plaform incorporates cuting-edge technologies and advanced equipment, offering comprehensive health and drug services to the public, and enabling the tracking of drug products throughout the entire supply chain on a single digital plaform.
Ali Al Ajmi, Director of the Digital Health Department at the MOHAP, said that “Tatmeen” is an example of the future-oriented steps taken by health authorities to guarantee the quality and dependability of locally made and imported medicines. The plaform adheres to the cutingedge “GS1” digital sequencing standards, offering greater transparency and trust in the pharmaceutical industry. The plaform tracks every step of a pharmaceutical product’s journey, from origin to expiration date, by scanning a serial number and is accessible through its website or smart app, offering convenience and transparency in the pharmaceutical industry.
The “Tatmeen” plaform has seen impressive results since its operational launch, including the tracking and tracing of 1.2 million drug packages across the UAE. The plaform has a dedicated team of over 3,500 employees working to protect the medical supply chain and adhere to high health and safety standards.