Topic: PatientSafety
Hospital infection risk: 77% patients died within 30 days
A Karnataka private hospital study found Acinetobacter baumannii in 154 patients’ blood; about 76.6% died within 30 days of infection detection.
October 30, 2026
Government tightens curbs on reuse of medical devices in hospitals
The central government has directed strict enforcement of the ban on reuse of single-use medical devices and disposable surgical material in hospitals.
October 26, 2026
Centre bars hospitals from reusing single-use medical devices and disposables
The Centre has directed states and Union Territories to ensure hospitals do not reuse single-use medical devices and disposable surgical instruments.
October 24, 2026
