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May 1, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
PMA warns of ‘man-made epidemic’ from syringe reuse
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Pakistan Medical Association warned of a looming man-made epidemic due to reusable syringe manufacture and use despite a ban.
WHO: Pakistan Medical Association (PMA)
WHAT: Demanded a nationwide audit of syringe-manufacturing units and seizure of non-compliant stocks
WHEN: May 1, 2026 at 10:46 PM ET
WHERE: Karachi, Pakistan
WHY: It blamed widespread manufacture and use of reusable syringes despite a countrywide ban, citing a ‘catastrophic failure’.
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