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Recent happening globally especially in the developing country such as Nigeria has shown that there is need to conduct a survey on medical waste management due to direct or indirect adverse effect on the environment and human health. The medical waste management in private hospitals in Lagos State was assessed. Information on hospitals was collecte...
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The study is carried out in Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The city of Kaduna is
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... It would be an understatement to emphasize the importance of waste management and sanitation, as they serve as crucial foundations for development. (Omofunmi et al., 2016). Improper management of liquid medical waste has the potential to cause hazardous infections and pose a significant threat to both the environment and the individuals involved in its handling, as well as the public. ...
... Presently, inadequate treatment methods and practices for hospital liquid waste are causing severe environmental issues in local communities and cities in Ghana, exposing residents to air pollutants, contaminated water, foul odors, and toxins from nearby healthcare facilities (Asante et al., 2016). Unfortunately, the risks associated with medical waste, especially liquid waste, are not receiving the necessary attention they deserve (Omofunmi et al., 2016). This is primarily due to the common practice of pouring untreated liquid waste into sanitary sewers and onto bare soil, particularly in developing countries, which is considered normal by many (Wiafe et al., 2016). ...
... It was also observed that various forms of waste were dumped in baskets in the wards, units, and laboratories. In Lagos, Nigeria, Omofunmi et al. (2016) reported similar results, where waste separation was ranked poor. To ensure effective management of medical wastes, it is necessary to separate and store them in color-coded containers at the point of generation. ...
Liquid medical waste management has been a critical challenge in healthcare facilities and poses a severe threat to public health, particularly in developing countries. As such, this study was conducted to assess the prevailing practices of managing Liquid Medical Wastes in selected Hospitals in Yola, Nigeria, to improve on the existing practices and mitigate the dangers of mishandling liquid medical waste. One hundred and eight structured questionnaires were administered to healthcare workers and waste contract staff. Visits were made to various locations to observe the entire process of liquid medical waste (LMW) generation and its ultimate disposal. The data were subjected to a t-test using SPSS version 23.0. The study revealed that the major types of LMW reported by respondents were infectious wastes, with Hospital One (H1) reporting 69% and Hospital Two (H2) reporting 78%. The least common types of LMW generated were pharmaceutical waste, with H1 at 12% and H2 at 10%. The different types of LMW generated between H1 and H2 did not exhibit any significant distinction (P > 0.05). The various techniques used in managing LMW at the selected hospitals include segregation, temporary storage, treatment, and on-site transportation. There was a significant difference between H1 and H2 in terms of the techniques used in managing LMW (P = < 0.05). The study revealed that H2 doesn’t treat their LMW before disposal as compared to H1, where LMW from the laboratories was autoclaved before being taken to the incinerator on-site for further treatment.
... The disposal of medical waste in uncontrolled sites has been reported by scholars from other countries to have a direct environmental impact by contaminating the soil and ground waters (Ananth et al., 2010). Chemical residues discharged from medical establishments into sewerage system have been reported to adversely affect the operations of biological sewage treatment plants as well as the natural ecosystem of the receiving water bodies (Omofunmi et al., 2016). Similar challenges have equally been acknowledged from pharmaceutical residues like antibiotics and other drugs, phenol and derivatives, disinfectants and antiseptics. ...
Introduction: Medical waste includes all types of waste with potential characteristics to spread diseases, generated from healthcare institutions. Objective: The study was carried out to assess the status and challenges of medical waste management practices in Delta State University Teaching Health Institution. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was carried out between March and August 2019. Multistage sampling approach comprising of purposive sampling and case study approach was employed for the study. The approach involved estimating the quantity of medical waste generated and the evaluation of waste management strategy used by the healthcare institution. A total of 240 respondents were sampled. Collected data were subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS version 21. Result and discussion: Average total weight of waste generated from the departments was estimated to be 948.366 kg/day. Medical waste generation rate was 13.598 kg/patient/day with an average bed per day generation rate of 1.133 kg/bed/day. Kitchen department had the highest generation rate of (254.448 kg/day) whereas the least generation rate was from NET (9.11 kg/day). It was observed that segregation of waste at source exist but poorly implemented and monitored as medical waste was still being mixed and dumped with general wastes that were collected, transported and disposed. Segregation was not carried out in line with NHCWMP standards. Waste generated were collected on a daily base and transported to a designated place for temporary storage. Lidded plastic container, storage house, hand cart, waste skip and wheeled trolley were mainly used to store and transport waste. The institution lack sufficient waste containers to handle volumes of medical waste. The result revealed that higher percentage of waste handlers were poorly educated and irrespective of the availability of PPE; they were observed to be wrongly used by waste handlers. Land fill was revealed to be the most preferred final disposal option but occasionally incineration and open pit burning were also adopted.Conclusion: This study has helped to establish a baseline data on medical waste management strategy in Delta State University Teaching Health Institution
Background: Effective management of medical waste is a prerequisite for efficient delivery of healthcare services, human health and environmental protection; and the availability of adequate data with regard to medical waste generation and composition is generally considered to be fundamental in the development of efficient medical waste management. However, in Lafia, the state capital of Nasarawa State, Nigeria and a rapidly developing town, there is inadequate information on the medical waste generation and composition. This study thus sets to evaluate the medical waste composition and generation in Lafia by direct observation during both rainy and dry seasons Methodology: The study involved the survey of a cross section of three (3) tertiary health institution. Findings: The study showed that there is significant variation in healthcare waste management practices and sustainability factors (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) (3Rs). The test showed that there prominent method of healthcare waste management at the studied institution was practice of incineration, pit burning and burying and frequency of waste disposal, leaving out other new and improved technologies for proper waste managements. This study aims to evaluate the medical waste generation and composition in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria across public and private hospitals. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: It is anticipated that the outcome of this research will avail resourceful data that will be needed for effective hospital waste management and other planning and design works.