{
  "id": 16335960,
  "title": "Centre Orders Strict Ban On Reuse Of Single-Use Medical Devices In Hospitals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/centre-orders-strict-ban-on-reuse-of-single-use-medical-devices-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T14:06:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/centre-orders-strict-ban-on-reuse-of-single-use-medical-devices-in-hospitals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Centre has directed all states and Union Territories to strictly enforce a ban on the reuse of single-use medical devices and disposable surgical items in government and private hospitals. The move comes amid concerns over patient safety, infection risks and reports of hospitals charging patients for equipment that has already been used. In a letter dated October 16, the Directorate General…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}