Open AccessBiomedical Solid Waste Management System in Jimma Medical Center, Jimma Town, South Western Ethiopia
Author(s) -
Hailu Lemma,
Dessalegn Dadi,
Mulunesh Deti,
Samuel Fekadu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
risk management and healthcare policy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.828
H-Index - 22
ISSN - 1179-1594
DOI - 10.2147/rmhp.s315446
Subject(s) - biomedical waste , medical waste , incineration , municipal solid waste , checklist , waste management , hazardous waste , medicine , solid waste management , hospital waste , environmental science , engineering , health care , psychology , economics , cognitive psychology , economic growth
Biomedical waste is a hazardous waste material that is generated during the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings. Hence, it needs special attention and appropriate management before disposal.