Pakistan will ban the manufacture, import, and sale of conventional disposable syringes across the country starting January 1, 2027, as part of a nationwide effort to reduce the spread of HIV, hepatitis, and other blood-borne diseases.
Under the new policy, only safety-engineered auto-disable (auto-lock) syringes will be permitted for routine medical use. These syringes are designed to prevent reuse, helping improve patient safety and strengthen infection control throughout the healthcare system.
The government says the transition will significantly reduce the risk of syringe reuse and raise public health standards. Hospitals and healthcare facilities authorized to use conventional syringes for specific medical procedures will be placed under a digital monitoring system to ensure compliance with the new regulations.
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