About the Project
This global project is demonstrating and promoting the use of best practices and techniques for healthcare waste management in 7 countries. The goal is to protect public health and the global environment from the impacts of dioxin and mercury releases.
The Issues
Incineration and open burning of healthcare waste are the main sources of dioxins in healthcare, and are major modes of transport for mercury. These contaminants are toxic in small amounts and are transported globally on air currents and by other means.
News & Updates
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
As health facilities phase out mercury devices, proper methods of storage and transport are needed. This document is intended for project countries where national norms and guidelines for cleanup, ...
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Medical waste was spotted lying in a roadside dump in Patparganj. When the locals were queried about the origins of the waste that included a foetus, syringes, gloves, blood-stained cotton and ...
Wed, Jun 09, 2010
At its May 2010 meeting, the World Health Assembly adopted a resolution on hazardous waste, including health care waste management. The resolution highlights the need for environmentally sound waste ...