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Waste Management in Healthcare Institutions

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article provides a global overview of healthcare waste management practices and their evolution over the past decade. It identifies the growing volume of waste due to expanding medical services and pandemic-induced pressures. The work highlights the critical need for segregation at source, modern treatment technologies, and strong policy frameworks to ensure sustainable, safe, and eco-friendly management of biomedical waste. The article integrates scientific data, WHO/UNEP guidelines, and evidence-based recommendations, making it suitable for academic and institutional reference in community medicine and public health disciplines.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17392014

Author: Ramteke, Srushti

Institution: Osh State University

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: W7092492474

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