2022 Vaccinations syringe shortage is warned by WHO

In 2022, there could be a massive Vaccinations syringe shortage of one to two billion needed to administer Covid-19 vaccinations, according to WHO World Health Organization expert Lisa Hedman.

It could also impact routine immunisations and undermine needle safety, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned.

National health authorities should plan their needs well in advance to avoid the "hoarding, panic buying and type of situation" seen early in the pandemic with the lack of personal protective equipment, WHO expert Lisa Hedman told a UN briefing.

"We could have a global 2022 Vaccinations syringe shortage of immunisation syringes that could, in turn, lead to serious problems such as slowing down immunisation efforts as well as safety concerns," World Health Organization WHO expert Lisa Hedman told a UN briefing.