BANGALORE: The World Health Organisation, in its recent report, has come up with shocking revelations of the dangers of unsafe injections. The report says: More than 50 per cent of all the injections in the developing countries are unsafe, injected either with re-used or unsterilised equipments. There are around 2,300 HIV infections, 10 lakh Hepatitis C infections, 210 lakh Hepatitis B infections and 13 lakh deaths every year due to such unsafe injections.
Keeping in mind the deplorable conditions and combating the menace of unsafe injection practice among medical professionals in various hospitals, clinics, dispensaries and nursing homes, a UK-based non-governmental organisation - SafePoint Trust, has launched a safe injection campaign in over 14 cities across the country.
Addressing mediapersons, here on Tuesday, Paul Mallins, a volunteer with SafePoint, said they would be conducting an intensive campaign across India to educate people on the hazards of re-using syringes.
Emphasising on safe injection usage, Dr Vivek, head of inspection control at Narayana Hrudalaya, said, “A safe injection is one that is medically indicated and does not harm the recipient or the provider. People should be aware of safe injection practices and must insist on the use of fresh syringes by medical professionals who tend to overuse injections, mostly for the outpatients. Besides, correct disposal procedures should be taken care of by doctors, patients and health care community.”