Volume : 4, Issue : 4, April - 2015

Managing Health care wastes Waste in India: The Genuine Challenge.

Mr. Prashant B. Kadam, Mr. Pradip Jadhav

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;The present review article deals with the basic issues as definition, categories, problems relating to biomedical waste&nbsp;</p> <div>and procedure of handling and disposal method of Biomedical Waste Management. It also intends to create awareness&nbsp;</div> <div>amongst the personnel involved in health care unit.Improper management of health care wastes is a public concern&nbsp;</div> <div>because of risks of infection, injury, and other health hazards. Poor health care waste management is also a reflection of oader management&nbsp;</div> <div>deficiencies in health care facilities. Public awareness about the dangers of careless disposal, and the introduction of regulatory measures for&nbsp;</div> <div>managing these wastes, are both relatively new in India.</div>