Biomedical Waste Management in India: A Comprehensive Analysis

Renjith S Bhadran; Navami S; K N Panicker; D M Vasudevan

Renjith S Bhadran Lecturer, Research Scholar, Department of Health Sciences Research, Program Associate, Amrita Center for International Programs, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India.
Navami S Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India.
K N Panicker Emeritus Professor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India
D M Vasudevan Emeritus Professor & Dean of Research, Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham, Kerala, India.

Keywords: Biomedical Waste Management, Hospital Waste, Segregation, Colour Coding

Abstract

Biomedical waste management presents a critical challenge in India’s healthcare sector, encompassing various forms of waste generated from diagnostic, therapeutic, and research activities. This article discusses different aspects of BMW management such as segregation, storage, transportation, and treatment, emphasising the importance of adherence to regulatory frameworks and best practices. It also discusses recent amendments to BMW management rules. Lack of awareness, monitoring inadequate infrastructure, and non-compliance with recycling practices are some of the challenges posed in biomedical waste management in India. Recommendations for improvement include comprehensive staff training, robust monitoring mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

How to cite this article:
Bhadran S R, Navami S, Panicker K N, Vasudeven
D M. Biomedical Waste Management in India:
A Comprehensive Analysis J Commun Dis.
2024;56(2):76-79.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/0019.5138.202435

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