15/07/2026
Pakistan will b@n the manufacture, import, and sale of conventional disposable syringes from January 1, 2027, as part of efforts to reduce the spread of HIV, hepatitis, and other blood-borne infections.
Under the new policy, only safety-engineered auto-disable (auto-lock) syringes will be allowed for routine use. The move aims to prevent syringe reuse, improve patient safety, and strengthen infection control across the country’s healthcare system.
The government says the transition will help enhance public health standards, while hospitals using restricted conventional syringes for specific procedures will be subject to digital monitoring.
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