{"id":187075,"date":"2025-11-04T21:52:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiclover.com\/one\/best-practices-in-medical-waste-management-lessons-from-athi-river-medical-services-incineration-facility-in-kenya\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T21:52:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:52:25","slug":"best-practices-in-medical-waste-management-lessons-from-athi-river-medical-services-incineration-facility-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiclover.com\/one\/best-practices-in-medical-waste-management-lessons-from-athi-river-medical-services-incineration-facility-in-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Practices in Medical Waste Management: Lessons from Athi River Medical Services’ Incineration Facility in Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"

Medical<\/a> waste<\/a> management is a critical aspect of healthcare that requires careful attention to prevent the spread of diseases and protect the environment. In Kenya, Athi River Medical<\/a> Services’ incineration<\/a> facility has set a high standard for medical<\/a> waste<\/a> management, providing valuable lessons for healthcare facilities and waste<\/a> management companies. In this article, we will explore the best practices in medical<\/a> waste<\/a> management and the lessons that can be learned from Athi River Medical<\/a> Services’ incineration<\/a> facility.<\/p>\n

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Introduction to Medical Waste Management<\/h2>\n

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Medical<\/a> waste<\/a> management refers to the process of handling, storing, and disposing of waste<\/a> generated by healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. Medical<\/a> waste<\/a> can be hazardous, infectious, or non-infectious, and its improper disposal<\/a> can pose significant risks to human health<\/a> and the environment. The World Health<\/a> Organization (WHO<\/a>) estimates that about 15% of medical<\/a> waste<\/a> is hazardous, requiring special handling and disposal<\/a> procedures.<\/p>\n

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Best Practices in Medical Waste Management<\/h2>\n

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The following are some of the best practices in medical<\/a> waste<\/a> management:<\/p>\n

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