National Policy on Injection Safety and Medical Waste Management 2007

Abstract

Many people in developing countries stand the risk of acquiring blood borne diseases through unsafe injections and improper handling of injection waste. Recent surveys have established that health care providers and consumers are confronted with significant environmental hazards due to improper disposal, delayed disposal and destruction of injection and other medical waste. The aim of this document is to guide health professionals and stakeholders to provide safe injections and proper waste management in order to protect health care providers and the community from medical sharps injuries...