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Sudesh Gyawali1, Devendra Singh Rathore, P Ravi Shankar

  • 1Department of Pharmacology, Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS), Pokhara, Nepal ; PhD Scholar, Suresh GyanVihar University, Jaipur, India.

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Safe injection practices are crucial globally, especially in developing nations where unsafe reuse and disposal of syringes are common. Addressing these challenges requires multi-stakeholder interventions and policy support to prevent blood-borne pathogen transmission.

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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Infectious Disease Prevention
  • Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • Injections are a vital global healthcare procedure, yet unsafe practices pose significant risks for transmitting blood-borne pathogens.
  • While developed nations established safe injection practices early in the 20th century, developing countries lag behind, facing unique challenges.
  • The perception of injections as a potent healing tool in developing countries contributes to their overuse and unsafe administration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical evolution and current status of injection practices worldwide.
  • To examine the importance, interventions, and challenges associated with ensuring safe injection practices, particularly in developing countries.
  • To highlight the critical need for evidence-based interventions and multi-stakeholder commitment for safe injections.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of injection practices, historical context, and global initiatives.
  • Analysis of challenges and interventions for safe injection practices in developing countries.
  • Synthesis of strategies for promoting rational and safe injection use.

Main Results:

  • The discovery of the syringe in the early 19th century marked the beginning of injection history.
  • The "Safe Injection Global Network (SIGN)" represents a significant milestone in promoting global safe injection practices.
  • Developing countries face persistent issues with unsafe syringe disposal, reuse, and a cultural inclination towards injections, despite the risks.

Conclusions:

  • Ensuring safe injection practices is a paramount challenge for healthcare systems in developing nations.
  • Effective interventions necessitate a combination of educational, managerial, and regulatory strategies involving all stakeholders.
  • Evidence-based interventions, policy support, and community-wide commitment are essential to improve injection safety and save lives.