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Medical Waste Management Practice at University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive assessment of medical waste management practices at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Nigeria, using a civil and environmental engineering framework. It evaluates waste generation, segregation, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal systems, as well as staff awareness and institutional compliance with national and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. The findings highlight both strengths and infrastructural gaps within the hospital’s waste management system and propose engineering-based interventions for improving environmental safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The work contributes empirical data and applied engineering insights relevant to healthcare facilities in developing-country contexts.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18338659

Authors: Muhammed, Sadiq Tijani, Eneje, Sylvester Augustine

Institution: University of Abuja

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7125422169

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