Case Study
Year: 2020 | Month: January-March | Volume: 5 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 106-111
Biomedical Waste Management Practices at Sub-Health Centres and Medical Stores in Tehsil Shahpur of State of Himachal Pradesh: A Case Study
Varun Dhiman
Research Degree Scholar, School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Waste Management Laboratory, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, India
ABSTRACT
The study involves the field investigation, reviewing the extent of generated biomedical waste, its handling and treatment procedures, scientific disposal and management approaches adopted by SHCs and Medical stores of Shahpur tehsil in District Kangra of Himachal Pradesh. The study was conducted by preparing Questionnaire regarding the pertaining issue. Questions were asked to the associated staff of SHCs, workers and owners of Medical stores to explore the awareness level, various issues and problems associated with the scientific disposal of biomedical waste in the studied area.
Keywords: Biomedical waste, Environment, Sub-Health Centres, Medical Stores, Waste Management.