In the face of this patchwork, healthcare leaders may want to consider developing a comprehensive pharmaceutical waste disposal program to better manage waste in a manner that mitigates negative ...

On several occasions last year, the hospital put blood-contaminated syringes, plastic bags, suction cannisters and laboratory ...

Dr King’ori also gave a 12-hour ultimatum to the hospitals’ managements to collect the waste and dispose it in designated areas. Failure to observe proper medical waste management, he said ...

The financial implications of adhering to medical waste disposal guidelines are substantial. Healthcare facilities must invest in proper waste segregation systems, disposal methods, and staff ...

Dr Pervaiz Ahmed Sheikh, Deputy Director General Health, stressed the need for individual responsibility in the proper disposal of hospital waste. He warned that improper disposal could lead to ...