Assessment of medical waste generation, disposal practices and health implications at Bule Hora University Teaching Hospital, West Guji, Ethiopia
Abstract Background Medical waste management is a critical global public health concern, particularly in developing countries, where inadequate disposal practices pose significant environmental and health risks. This study assessed the medical waste generation rate, management practices, and healthc...
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| Main Authors: | Abaineh Kefale Gashaw, Sekhar Pitta, Leta Diro Jifera |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Nature
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Discover Health Systems |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44250-025-00261-3 |
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