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Quick scan: DGHS bans reuse of single-use medical devices
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Single-use does not mean reusable: the DGHS device ban every GS2 health answer should cite
DGHS bans reuse of single-use medical devices.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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On 16 October 2026 the Directorate General of Health Services prohibited the reuse of single-use medical devices and disposable surgical items in public and private healthcare facilities.
The step is aimed at preventing infections and patient harm from reprocessed disposables.
ଉତ୍ସ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ମୁଖ୍ୟ ତଥ୍ୟ
Remember these
- On 16 October 2026 the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) prohibited reuse of single-use medical devices.
- The ban covers disposable surgical items in both public and private healthcare facilities.
- The aim is to prevent infections and patient harm from reprocessed disposables.
- DGHS is the technical wing of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, headquartered in New Delhi.
- Medical devices in India are regulated under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, administered by the CDSCO.
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ · ମେନ୍ସ
How the exam will ask it
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ
- The Directorate General of Health Services functions under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and advises on technical health matters.
- The recent DGHS prohibition on reuse of single-use medical devices applies to public as well as private healthcare facilities.
- Medical devices in India are regulated by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017.
ମେନ୍ସ
GS2 (Health, governance): reprocessing disposables to cut costs exposes patients to infection and undermines patient safety. The DGHS ban, backed by the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, extends one standard to public and private facilities; the implication is a need for strong enforcement. The way forward lies in regular audits, affordable supply of disposables, and training and accountability for hospital staff.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Under Article 171 of the Constitution, what fraction of the members of a State Legislative Council is elected by the graduates of the State?
- 1/3
- 1/6
- 1/12
- 1/4
ଉତ୍ତର ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ
ଉତ୍ତର: C — The correct answer is 1/12. One-twelfth are elected by graduates, and one-twelfth by teachers.
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