In the first 9 months of this year, 45 thousand tons of medical waste was destroyed. According to the information received from the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, medical wastes generated in health institutions such as family health centers, dental clinics, medical centers, hospitals, sterilization or sterilization with vehicles licensed by the Provincial Directorates of Environment and Urbanization. is taken to the incinerator.
Special red plastic bags are used for the collection of medical waste. Transport of medical wastes is done with specially designed and manufactured vehicles.
There are 39 sterilization and incineration plants operated or operated by municipalities under the control of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization in Turkey. While approximately 45 thousand tons of medical waste was disposed of in these facilities last year, the same figure was reached in 9 months of this year.
poses serious public health problems
Ministry officials stated that the wastes generated during the activities of health institutions carry a higher risk of infection than other types of waste.
Pointing out that many microorganisms such as HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses can be transmitted through medical wastes, the officials said:
“The presence of bacteria resistant to antibiotics and chemical disinfectants in healthcare facilities exacerbates the dangers from poorly managed medical waste. Therefore, inadequate and inappropriate treatment of medical waste has serious public health consequences as well as adverse effects on the environment.”
Authorities also stated that it is mandatory for health institutions with a capacity of at least 20 beds to build temporary waste storage.
Source :AA
📩 21/10/2013 00:42
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