Glass syringes vs disposable needles
The Haryana government's recent decision to promote glass syringes is in the midst of a storm. It has, in fact, created clear factions; one that supports the move and the other opposing it. The fact that the Union ministry of health and family welfare (mohfw) is supporting the state's decision has further irked international agencies, such as the United Nations Children's Fund (unicef) and the World Health Organization (who). While these agencies are promoting auto-disable (a/d) syringes (which are used only once), the Haryana government says that reverting to glass syringes is