Africa is the second populous continent, and its population has the fastest growing rate.
Some African countries are still plagued by poverty, poor sanitary conditions and limited …

Significant differences exist in the management of health-care waste management, globally.
This is particularly so between low, middle and high-income countries. A systematic review …

Medical waste represents a significant health risk and an environmental pollution concern
due to its hazardous characteristics. The knowledge and practice of healthcare personnel in …

Objective During the healthcare delivery process, hazardous wastes can be generated from
the health facilities. Improper healthcare waste management is responsible for the …

Background Biomedical waste management is an important precondition to safeguard the
healthcare workers and community members, as well as the environment, from being …

Abstract Background Healthcare wastes (HCWs) are one of the most hazardous wastes
globally; second to only radiation waste. HCW management needs to be prioritized because …

Background Expired or unused medicines are potentially toxic substances that should be
managed effectively to avoid accumulation of potentially toxic pharmaceuticals in the …

Background. Healthcare activities restore health and save lives at the same time; however,
they can generate hazardous biomedical wastes to a human being or the environment …

Background Adequate management of healthcare waste (HCW) is a prerequisite for efficient
delivery of healthcare services. In Nigeria, there are several constraints militating against …

Aim This study was conducted to assess the attitude of healthcare managers to medical
waste management and occupational safety practices. Materials and Methods This was a …