Syringe recall at AIIMS was a precautionary, patient-safety measure: Health Ministry
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Summary
In a letter written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Rajya Sabha MP Haris Beeran had said that in the past month two separate recall notices were issued for disposable 10 ml syringes with needles supplied by different manufacturers, citing quality-related complaints
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Thursday, 11 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