Reuse of syringes saves an estimated one million lives a year , Marc Koska says . Syringes can spread blood - borne diseases such as HIV and hepatitis , he says . If an injection is given safely , there is no risk of further infection and therefore there are no additional costs linked to further treatment for secondary , treatment-caused infection . Koska says low - cost syringes that can be used only once are produced . He says India has made use of non - indigenous people in government facilities .
Reuse of syringes saves an estimated one million lives a year , Marc Koska says . Syringes can spread blood - borne diseases such as HIV and hepatitis , he says . Koska says low - cost syringes that can be used only once are produced . He says India has made use of non - indigenous people in government facilities .