Medical and Healthcare Waste Management In African Cities: A Case Study

Authors

  • A. C. Ogbonna DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, WAZIRI UMARU FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, BIRNIN KEBBI, PMB 1034 BIRNIN KEBBI CITY, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA.
  • M. Abubakar DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, WAZIRI UMARU FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, BIRNIN KEBBI, PMB 1034 BIRNIN KEBBI CITY, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA.
  • O. I. Lasisi DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, WAZIRI UMARU FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, BIRNIN KEBBI, PMB 1034 BIRNIN KEBBI CITY, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA.

Keywords:

Lagos State, Medical Waste, Nigeria, obsolete, staff training, waste generation, waste management.

Abstract


Medical wastes consist of all types and categories of waste generated by medical establishments. Infections and hazardous health care waste pose a substantial danger immediately or over a period of time to human, plant and animal life if not properly managed.  This study evaluated the generation, collection transportation and management of medical waste in selected private and public medical establishments in thirteen local government areas (LGAs) of Lagos State, Nigeria.  Field observations, interviews and questionnaire were employed in the course of this research to collect data.  The data collected were analysed and discussed.  The results showed that the medical waste generated out weighted the current management strategies employed by the medical establishment authorities and regulatory bodies in Lagos State, Nigeria.  There is no structured staff training and development policies, plans and practices for staff members involved in medical waste management.  The on site handling, storage, processing and collection facilities of medical waste are obsolete.  The study therefore recommend the need for federal ministry of health, Lagos State ministry of health, professional bodies, regulatory agencies, and the management of health care establishments to review the current medical waste management strategies, upgrade the on-site medical waste handling facilities and embark on training and retraining of staff members involved in medical waste management in Lagos State and other States of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Author Biographies

A. C. Ogbonna, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, WAZIRI UMARU FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, BIRNIN KEBBI, PMB 1034 BIRNIN KEBBI CITY, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA.

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING,
WAZIRI UMARU FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, BIRNIN KEBBI,
PMB 1034 BIRNIN KEBBI CITY,
KEBBI STATE,
NIGERIA.

 

LECTURER 1

M. Abubakar, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, WAZIRI UMARU FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, BIRNIN KEBBI, PMB 1034 BIRNIN KEBBI CITY, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA.

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING,
WAZIRI UMARU FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, BIRNIN KEBBI,
PMB 1034 BIRNIN KEBBI CITY,
KEBBI STATE,
NIGERIA.

pricinpal lecturer

O. I. Lasisi, DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, WAZIRI UMARU FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, BIRNIN KEBBI, PMB 1034 BIRNIN KEBBI CITY, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING,
WAZIRI UMARU FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, BIRNIN KEBBI,
PMB 1034 BIRNIN KEBBI CITY,
KEBBI STATE,
NIGERIA.

LECTURER 1

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Published

2017-12-30

How to Cite

Ogbonna, A. C., Abubakar, M., & Lasisi, O. I. (2017). Medical and Healthcare Waste Management In African Cities: A Case Study. Journal of Engineering and Technology (JET), 8(2), 27–42. Retrieved from https://jet.utem.edu.my/jet/article/view/1212

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Vol. 8 No. 2 (2017): Journal of Engineering and Technology

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