India to Remove Mercury Medical Devices from Hospitals by 2030

Photo: Amar Ujala

The Indian government aims to eliminate mercury-containing medical devices, such as thermometers and blood pressure monitors, from hospitals by 2030. This initiative, in collaboration with WHO and UNEP, targets replacing 39,528 devices to protect patients and healthcare workers from mercury exposure. Assessments in 14 states covered 27,827 health centers. Twelve states have issued phased removal orders, with several regions already stopping use of these devices.

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