India is accelerating its transition away from mercury-containing medical thermometers and blood pressure monitors, with a national target of eliminating their use in health-care services by 2030. The next phase of implementation will focus on replacing existing equipment, strengthening mercury-waste management systems, and ensuring that health facilities have access to reliable alternatives. A technical mission involving national health and environment authorities, international health and environmental organizations, state representatives, and technical partners met in New Delhi from September 28 to 30, 2026, to review progress and strengthen implementation capacity.

States Report Progress in Device Phase-Out Thirty state-nominated nodal officers received online training on the national strategy. The training covered occupational safety and the development of systems for mercury-waste…