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unsafe needle disposal

Coverage of unsafe needle disposal in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 18 · 03:37 UTCMost recent: Jul 18 · 03:37 UTC
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Sindh Healthcare Commissionorganization1Valika Hospitalplace1Sindh Employees Social Security Institutionorganization1HIVtopic1Infection Prevention and Controltopic1medical wastetopic1
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  • HEALTHJul 18 · 03:37 UTCDAWN
    Healthcare body finds unsafe needle disposal at Valika Hospital

    The Sindh Healthcare Commission found unsafe needle disposal practices at Valika Hospital in Karachi, including manual needle removal and improper medical waste segregation, following an HIV outbreak that infected 78 children. The hospital lacked formal infection prevention training, written guidelines, and proper waste management protocols, raising serious safety concerns.

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