HOSPITAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN NEPAL

Authors

  • Ram Prasad Sharma G Chitwan Medical College
  • Raj Kumar Mehta
  • Siddeshwar Angadi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54530/jcmc.216

Abstract

A newly discovered Novel Coronavirus is spreading across the world and is transforming the way, we sustain every day. COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for international and national organizational level. Additionally, healthcare institution has many challenges to deal with COVID-19, especially in developing countries. Among the various challenges faced by healthcare institution, management of waste generated from treatment of COVID-19 patients is essential to prevent further impact on environment. Improper management of COVID-19 waste can lead to adverse public health ramification. Thus, good nationwide protocol and policies of waste management can play a vital role in protecting the health of nation and community.

Downloads

Published

2020-12-16

Issue

Section

Review Article

How to Cite

1.
HOSPITAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN NEPAL. JCMC [Internet]. 2020 Dec. 16 [cited 2024 Nov. 13];10(4):100-2. Available from: https://jcmc.com.np/jcmc/index.php/jcmc/article/view/216