Govt to introduce auto-disable syringes next year for reducing infections: Zafar Mirza.

ISLAMABAD -- Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr. Zafar Mirza says federal government had planned to introduce auto-disable syringes next year for reducing infections and diseases caused by repeated use of syringes.

In an interview with a private news channel, he said ministry of health would made it mandatory to use auto disable syringes in all government hospitals and private health centers to avoid further complications for citizens.

He said we have had comprehensive talks with relevant stakeholders, including manufacturers and importers.

He said health ministry also launched an investigating over the recent incident of HIV outbreak in Larkana and they immediately impose a ban on use of injections at the clinics.

Dr Zafar Mirza urged pharmacists to play their role in...