UID:
almahu_9949830102602882
Format:
1 online resource (52 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9789240001602
Content:
This publication by the World Health Organization provides a comprehensive overview of technologies for the treatment of infectious and sharp waste from healthcare facilities. It discusses various methods and technologies, including low-temperature thermal processes, chemical processes, and incineration, to manage medical waste safely. The book emphasizes the importance of secure waste management to support quality healthcare services and align with global sustainable development goals. It also highlights challenges in waste management, particularly in less developed countries, and offers practical guidelines to improve these systems. The intended audience includes healthcare professionals, policymakers, and organizations involved in waste management and public health.
Additional Edition:
Print version: Aperçu des Technologies Pour le Traitement de déchets Infectieux et de déchets Piquants/coupants/tranchants Provenant des établissements de Santé Geneva : World Health Organization,c2020
Language:
French