Health Asset Distribution System Development Using Blockchain Technology: A Case Study on Vaccine Distribution in Indonesia

Abstract

Asset management in the health sector is an important consideration for ensuring asset visibility, security, and preventing asset theft. The distribution of the vaccination is one of the issues that must be addressed optimally, particularly in Indonesia. The vaccine distribution process requires a system that is transparent, accountable, and capable of providing optimal monitoring to ensure the appropriate temperature and humidity of the vaccine boxes distributed. This paper uses the DSRM (Design Science Research Methodology) as the initial basis for the research process. This study produces a conceptual model and architectural design of a blockchain-based vaccine distribution system that is integrated with IoT devices to record temperature and humidity and uses the Ethereum platform to run smart contracts that store various conditions for vaccine validity starting from vaccine batch information, expiration date, and vaccine temperature conditions.