A two-day IAP workshop was held in New Delhi on 12th-13th June, 2004 with the objective of bringing out recommendations and guidelines on safe injection practices. The breakout groups deliberated on: best injection practices including safety and best technique; risk of disease transmission and needle stick injuries; post exposure prophylaxis of Hepatitis B and HIV; rational prescription of drugs; misuse and overuse of injections; waste disposal and government policy; development of integrated communication and social mobilization strategy and IAP’s plan of action.

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