Altaf A.
Injection Safety in Pakistan: Auto Disable (AD) Syringes in the Curative Sector.
J Pak Med Assoc Jan ;53(11):510.

Epidemiological studies in Pakistan have also associated unsafe injections in the healthcare settings as the primary cause of spread of hepatitis B and C.6-8 Reuse prevention syringes for therapeutic purposes are available in 3ml and 5 ml sizes. The cost of single unit is high for developing countries, however, in the industrialized world, this type is routinely used, as medical safety device is mandatory by law in some countries. The high cost of the single unit is still an issue for developing countries. However, manufactures have shown flexibility and willingness to bring the cost down. To economise on these syringes the taxes, duties and levies should be exempted.

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