BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ITS SUSTAINABILITY-AN OVERVIEW
The results highlighted that, collective team work, three dimensional supports from the Government, proper monitoring of BMW practices, and dedicated workers in health care sector will have a tendency to achieve an effective disposal of BMW.
Abstract
Biomedical Waste [BMW]is a concerning part which directly affects health and safety of the people. It is mandatory to maintain effective Biomedical Waste Management [BMW] to provide cleaner and healthier environment. Developed and developing countries are dealing with major problems in managing the biomedical waste due to increase in health care sectors and with the current pandemic. The major aim of the study is to figure out the sustainability of managing the biomedical waste in India. The revised BMW2016guidelines has been framed to develop the disposal technology, treatment methodology, segregation and transportations of Biomedical waste. The authors in this research study adopted an intensive literature survey methodology to identify the various strategies and ideologies for BWM. The results highlighted that, collective team work, three dimensional supports from the Government such as infrastructure, finance, health care facilities, and dedicated workers in health care sector, proper monitoring of BMW practices will have a tendency to achieve an effective disposal of BMW. Further, the authors also highlighted the serious problem and its implication on managing the biomedical waste in India. This paper will provide unique strategies to the stakeholders and decision makers on handling the biomedical waste sustainable way.