The effectiveness of biomedical wastes handling and disposal in Accra: The case of the Korle-Bu Teaching and the La General Hospitals

摘要

The recent outbreak of emerging infectious diseases in Africa has also resulted in increasing waste management problems especially for the waste coming from health facilities. This study was conceived with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of biomedical waste management from two hospitals in Accra. The following objectives were set: 1. identify the types of generated biomedical wastes in the healthcare facilities, 2. evaluate the awareness levels of health professionals/other stakeholders regarding biomedical waste management practices, 3. assess the effectiveness of biomedical waste management.