{"id":144628,"date":"2025-08-30T18:34:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T10:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiclover.com\/one\/waste-not-want-not-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-medical-waste-management-at-twale-dispensary-kenya\/"},"modified":"2025-08-30T18:34:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T10:34:03","slug":"waste-not-want-not-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-medical-waste-management-at-twale-dispensary-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiclover.com\/one\/waste-not-want-not-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-medical-waste-management-at-twale-dispensary-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Waste Not, Want Not: The Challenges and Opportunities of Medical Waste Management at Twale Dispensary, Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Twale Dispensary, a health<\/a> facility in Kenya, faces numerous challenges in managing its medical<\/a> waste<\/a>. The mismanagement of medical<\/a> waste<\/a> poses significant risks to the health<\/a> of patients, staff, and the environment. This article explores the challenges and opportunities of medical<\/a> waste<\/a> management at Twale Dispensary, with a focus on the importance of proper waste<\/a> disposal<\/a> and the potential for sustainable practices.<\/p>\n

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The Challenges of Medical Waste Management<\/h2>\n

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Twale Dispensary generates a significant amount of medical<\/a> waste<\/a>, including sharps, infectious waste<\/a>, and non-infectious waste<\/a>. The facility lacks a proper waste<\/a> management system, resulting in the improper disposal<\/a> of waste<\/a>, which contaminates the environment and poses health<\/a> risks. The challenges faced by Twale Dispensary include:<\/p>\n

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