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Recent News
Hospital dumps dead embryo among other medical waste on roadside
Mid-day.com
June 29th, 2010
Mid-day.com
June 29th, 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 bandages, they pointed to a nearby maternity centre.
World Health Assembly Resolution on Medical Waste
by World Health Assembly
June 9th, 2010
by World Health Assembly
June 9th, 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 management.
Información actualizada sobre el projecto Español- Febrero 2010
by UN/GEF Global Healthcare Waste Project
March 1st, 2010
by UN/GEF Global Healthcare Waste Project
March 1st, 2010
El Proyecto Internacional PNUD FMAM sobre Desechos Generados por la Atención de la Salud se complace en compartir información actualizada sobre el proyecto (en Inglés, Francés y Español). El informe destaca los avances y los logros del proyecto.
Mise à jour du projet finale Français- Fevrier 2010
by PNUD/ GEF : Projet international de gestion des déchets de soins médicaux
March 1st, 2010
by PNUD/ GEF : Projet international de gestion des déchets de soins médicaux
March 1st, 2010
Le Projet Global des Déchets Biomédicaux du PNUD vous présente avec enthusiasme le premier rapport sur le progrès du Projet (en anglais, français et espagnol). Depuis son début en Août 2008, le Projet a accompli plusieures activités nationales et globales. Le rapport met en évidence le progrès et les accomplissements du Projet.