WHO launches Injection Safety Project on World Hepatitis Day

Q.  WHO has organised which project in India on World Hepatitis Day?
- Published on 29 Jul 16

a. Injection Safety Project
b. Infection Safety Project
c. Innovation Safety Project
d. Hepatitis Safety Project

ANSWER: Injection Safety Project
 
World Health Organisation has launched Injection Safety Project in India on World Hepatitis day.
  • The disease is widespread and safe injections, blood transfusions and other healthcare products can prevent spread of Hepatitis C and B, while factors like clean food and water can prevent types A and E.
  • Around 33 percent of Hepatitis B and 42 percent of Hepatitis C are due to unsafe injections.
  • Injection Safety Project was started in 2015 by WHO and stresses injection safety through development of smart auto disable syringes in developing nations by 2020 and the need for partnership between public and private sector stakeholders

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