{"id":184224,"date":"2025-10-30T21:48:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T13:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiclover.com\/one\/medical-waste-management-in-kenya-the-experience-of-katse-health-centre-and-its-implications-for-national-policy\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T21:48:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T13:48:21","slug":"medical-waste-management-in-kenya-the-experience-of-katse-health-centre-and-its-implications-for-national-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiclover.com\/one\/medical-waste-management-in-kenya-the-experience-of-katse-health-centre-and-its-implications-for-national-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Waste Management in Kenya: The Experience of KATSE Health Centre and its Implications for National Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Medical<\/a> waste<\/a> management is a critical component of healthcare delivery, as it poses significant risks to human health<\/a> and the environment if not handled properly. In Kenya, the management of medical<\/a> waste<\/a> has been a challenge, with many healthcare facilities struggling to dispose of their waste<\/a> in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. This article will highlight the experience of KATSE Health<\/a> Centre in managing medical<\/a> waste<\/a> and its implications for national policy.<\/p>\n

Introduction to KATSE Health Centre<\/h2>\n

KATSE Health<\/a> Centre is a medium-sized healthcare facility located in Nairobi, Kenya. The centre provides a range of medical<\/a> services, including outpatient and inpatient care, maternity services, and laboratory testing. With a patient load of over 500 per day, KATSE Health<\/a> Centre generates a significant amount of medical<\/a> waste<\/a>, including sharps, infectious waste<\/a>, pharmaceutical waste<\/a>, and non-infectious waste<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Challenges in Medical Waste Management<\/h2>\n

Before implementing a proper medical<\/a> waste<\/a> management system, KATSE Health<\/a> Centre faced several challenges. These included:<\/p>\n