Why needle-stick injuries top HIV risk for Tanzanian medics

Dar es Salaam. Needle-stick injuries have emerged as the primary hazard exposing healthcare workers to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection risks while providing medical care across the country.

Amid the worrying trend, medical experts have urged the government to improve clinical working environments and recruit more personnel to ease the workload on staff. The pressure is particularly acute in busy facilities.