WHO - Safe management of wastes from health-care activities [2014]
Description:
The document provides guidance on safe, efficient, and environmentally sound methods for the handling and disposal of health care wastes including chemical and pharmaceutical waste in both everyday situations and emergencies. An overview of hazards and public health impacts is also provided. Climate change and the changing patterns of diseases and their impacts on health care waste management are discussed. The guidance provided is suitable for countries with limited resources.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
Information provided is useful to support environmental and public health decision making regarding management of health care waste. The guide is aimed at public health managers and policy-makers, hospital managers, environmental health professionals, and all administrators with an interest in and responsibility for waste management. It provides guidance for countries of different sizes and resource levels around the world.
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