These are the WHO Policy recommendation which highlighted four issues: Reuse of syringes and needles Needle Stick Injuries Unsafe sharps waste management Over-prescription of Injections WHO has given recommendations to address first three issues like as Use of Injection devices with sharps injury protection features, like safety needles and safety cannulas. Use of syringes with Re-Use prevention feature i.e.
where the plunger would get locked post single use The Health Ministry had constituted a task force and there was a public announcement during the World Hepatitis Day 2016 to completely switch over to re-use Prevention syringe manufacturing by 2020. What are your views regarding these WHO recommendations?