MEA Traceability

Azerbaijan has emerged as a regional leader in pharmaceutical security through the implementation of its mandatory medicine tracking and tracing system. Under the oversight of the Ministry of Health's Analytical Expertise Center, the country has established a robust regulatory framework designed to ensure complete transparency and accountability throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain. This comprehensive system represents Azerbaijan's commitment to protecting public health by preventing counterfeit medicines and maintaining the highest standards of pharmaceutical integrity.

In Bahrain, the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) establishes comprehensive regulations to safeguard pharmaceutical integrity throughout the supply chain. The NHRA's stringent regulatory framework represents Bahrain's dedication to ensuring medication authenticity, patient safety, and supply chain transparency through advanced traceability and verification systems.

Egypt's Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) has introduced comprehensive pharmaceutical traceability regulations designed to secure the pharmaceutical supply chain, combat counterfeit drugs, improve transparency in healthcare, and protect public health. Through Decree No. 161 of 2025, issued on April 29, 2025, the EDA has established mandatory unified coding requirements for all pharmaceutical products and medical supplies within the Egyptian market, creating one of the most robust pharmaceutical oversight systems in the region.

In Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of pharmaceuticals. Central to its regulatory framework is the EFDA Traceability Directive, a comprehensive set of requirements designed to bolster the traceability of medicinal products within the pharmaceutical supply chain.

Iraq has established a comprehensive pharmaceutical regulatory framework through its National Drug System (المنظومة الوطنية للدواء), administered via the Gudea portal. This pioneering digital platform represents Iraq's commitment to enhancing drug safety, combating counterfeit medications, and ensuring complete transparency throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain. The system mandates rigorous tracking and tracing protocols for all pharmaceutical products, whether domestically manufactured or imported, creating an integrated ecosystem that protects patients while supporting regulatory oversight.

Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has implemented the MediTrack system as a comprehensive pharmaceutical traceability solution designed to safeguard public health and ensure medicine authenticity throughout the supply chain. This GS1-compliant track and trace system represents Lebanon's commitment to combating counterfeit medicines, preventing diversion, and maintaining transparent pharmaceutical distribution from manufacturing to patient dispensing.