Healthcare waste management practices in rural state hospitals, Ampara, Sri Lanka
Introduction: Healthcare waste encompasses all waste generated by healthcare facilities, including that from medical procedures. Approximately 10-25% of healthcare waste is hazardous while 75-90% are non-hazardous. Hazardous waste consists of sharp objects, infectious materials, pharmaceuticals, bi...
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Main Authors: | Kulanga Warnakulahewa, Inoka Suraweera, Prasanga Serasinghe |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka
2025-01-01
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Series: | Journal of the College of Community Physicians |
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Online Access: | https://account.jccpsl.sljol.info/index.php/sljo-j-jccpsl/article/view/8764 |
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