Department of Public Health Systems and Policy, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
Research Article
Assessing Adherence of Hospital Waste Disposal Management at Mangochi District Hospital in Malawi
Author(s): Mercy Susan Buluzi*, Vincent Jumbe, Adamson Muula, Fanuel Lampiao and Daniel Lawadi Banda
Background: Hospital waste management services are aimed at improving health status of hospital workers and also people surrounding the
hospital. Needle prick incidences are high due to improper waste disposal management among workers at Mangochi district hospital. This study
aimed at assessing adherence of hospital waste disposal management processes at Mangochi District Hospital.
Method: Questionnaire and Observations were used in the study to collect data.
Conclusion: The benefits of proper medical waste management minimize the spread of infections and reduce the risk of accidental injury to staff,
patients, visitors and community... Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2736-6189.2024.9.364
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