AIIMS recalls two syringe batches over quality concerns in a single month; probe sought
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Summary
In a letter written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Member of Rajya Sabha Haris Beeran said that in the past month, two separate recall notices were issued within a span of three weeks for disposable 10 ml syringes with needles supplied by different manufacturers
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right