Clinical waste up by 112% following pandemic, says govt

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Waste such as disposable plastics, rubber gloves and insulation gowns used by frontliners have shot up. FMTNews ClinicalWaste

So far, 12 incinerators, four microwaves and one ozonator have been licensed nationwide to manage scheduled clinical waste. This can threaten the earth’s greenery and environmental sustainability if not managed properly, says deputy environment and water minister Ahmad Masrizal Mohamad.

“Clinical waste volume is projected to increase to 173.25 tonnes per month within the next 12 months if the pandemic continues. He said the Department of Environment and related agencies had taken steps to overcome the constraints of waste disposal efficiency, but there was still a backlog of clinical waste to dispose of.

He said the ministry also welcomed private health facilities interested in managing clinical waste in Malaysia to contact them.

 

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