Medical Waste Management in Bangladesh
Don't ignore the threat of mishandled medical waste
Bangladesh needs a comprehensive medical waste disposal mechanism
Medical Waste Management / Flagrant defiance behind toxicity
Piling up medical waste discarded thoughtlessly at landfills in city corporation areas pose serious threat to public health. Divisional cities, excluding the capital, have around 1,380 healthcare establishments -- public and private -- that produce over 20 tonnes of medical waste every day. To draw attention to this alarming issue, The Daily Star is highlighting medical waste management in major cities across the country. In this instalment, we look at medical waste management in Narayanganj city.
Don't ignore the threat of mishandled medical waste
Bangladesh needs a comprehensive medical waste disposal mechanism
Flagrant defiance behind toxicity
Piling up medical waste discarded thoughtlessly at landfills in city corporation areas pose serious threat to public health. Divisional cities, excluding the capital, have around 1,380 healthcare establishments -- public and private -- that produce over 20 tonnes of medical waste every day. To draw attention to this alarming issue, The Daily Star is highlighting medical waste management in major cities across the country. In this instalment, we look at medical waste management in Narayanganj city.