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Gavi, NEC, and Simprints to Deploy World’s First Scalable Child Fingerprint Identification Solution to Boost Immunization in Developing Countries
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, NEC Corporation, and Simprints Technology
Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding on the use of biometrics
to improve immunization coverage in developing countries.
Despite enormous progress over the past two decades, there are still
approximately 20 million children (*1) who do not receive a basic course
of vaccines worldwide, leaving them exposed to some of the world’s
deadliest diseases.
One key cause is the fact that only half of all children under 5 in
sub-Saharan Africa are currently registered at birth, leaving many
without an official identity. This makes it difficult for health
practitioners to ensure these infants get the vaccines they need at the
right time.
Guided by Gavi’s experience and expertise in immunization, this new
project will combine Simprints’ biometric fingerprint technology and
NEC’s reinforced authentication engine to help create digital identities
for children 1-5 years of age and boost immunization coverage in
developing countries.
This new partnership will deploy the world’s first scalable fingerprint
identification solution to give children aged 1-5 a digital ID linked to
an accurate, complete medical record. All biometric records will be
stored securely by Simprints, a UK-based non-profit social enterprise,
after caregivers give informed consent to taking their children’s
biometric data.
Implementing this plan with conventional extraction and matching engines
would be very challenging, since young children’s fingerprints tend to
be blurred due to their softness. NEC’s fingerprint authentication
engine has overcome this issue, with optimization for infant
fingerprints and the use of fingerprint images taken with Simprints
scanners. This combination has resulted in highly accurate
authentication, with a certification rate of 99% (*2).
The three partners will begin carrying out proof of concept validation
of the technology in Bangladesh and Tanzania by early 2020. If
successful, the project will then progress to linking children’s digital
identity with their vaccination record, helping health practitioners to
track which children need to be vaccinated and when.
To date, Gavi has contributed to the immunization of over 700 million
children in the world’s poorest countries, and an estimated 10 million
lives have been saved.
This initiative helps to promote the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) established by the United Nations.
https://www.nec.com/en/press/201906/global_20190606_01.html
(*1) | Source: Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance | |
(*2) | According to NEC research | |
Contacts
NEC Corporation
Joseph Jasper
Corporate Communications
Division
j-jasper(at)ax.jp.nec.com
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Humboldt Seed Company partners with Apollo Green to bring California cannabis genetics to the global marketplace
Apollo Green to distribute Humboldt Seed Company clonal cannabis genetics to Germany, Portugal and Australia
SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Humboldt Seed Company (HSC), California’s leading cannabis seed producer, has announced a partnership with Canadian-based Apollo Green to make eight breeder cuts available to researchers, licensed commercial cultivators and home growers in legal markets worldwide. This first-to-market clonal genetics release is a significant milestone and will expand access to distinctive, high-quality cannabis genetics in both established and emerging global markets including Germany, Portugal and Australia.
The curated, breeder-verified selection includes pioneering triploid genetics, such as OG Triploid and Donutz Triploid alongside the legendary cult classic Blueberry Muffin. Also available are All Gas OG with a THC content of 21% and four high-THC strains in the 30-35% range: Golden Sands, Guzzlerz, Jelly Donutz and Orange Creampop. These selections represent the top .01% from HSC’s extensive California pheno-hunting program.
Exports will begin in May under Apollo Green’s Canadian federal cannabis license. All shipments have Canadian phytosanitary certification, ensuring plants have been inspected, and are clean and free of pests.
“Access for all to quality genetics has been our core focus since the beginning,” said HSC Co-founder and Chief Science Officer, Benjamin Lind. “Our science-based approach to breeding aligns perfectly with Apollo Green’s high standards and we are excited to be able to extend these hand-selected cuts to a wider audience, especially at this pivotal time where we’re seeing positive regulatory changes globally.”
Oisin Tierney, Apollo Green Director of Business Development, said, “California has long been recognized for setting industry standards, and we are proud to play a role in bringing these esteemed genetics to cultivators worldwide. The triploids are especially noteworthy in terms of the unprecedented potential for enhanced plant vigor, higher yields, shorter flowering times and superior returns for solventless extraction.”
About Humboldt Seed Company
Established in 2001, Humboldt Seed Company is a Northern California heritage brand providing quality cannabis genetics to commercial cultivators and home growers in legalized states across the U.S. and international markets including Spain, Canada, Jamaica, South Africa, Colombia, France, Portugal, Greece, the UK, Malta and Thailand. With a focus on environmental and social justice, they combine traditional breeding and modern scientific practices in their strain development program. They have served the cannabis community for over two decades.
For more information visit https://humboldtseedcompany.com/.
About Apollo Green
Licensed since 2019, Apollo Green is Canada’s leader in cannabis genetics. The company’s mission is to provide an ever-growing bank of seeds and clones to medical patients and recreational consumers. Apollo Green provides clean, trusted cannabis seeds and clones, which are backed by the foremost tissue culture technology to reduce risks, costs and time-to-market for licensed producers around the world. Apollo Green is passionate about cannabis genetics.
For more information visit https://apollogreen.com/.
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