MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health asked healthcare facilities and local government units to follow protocols in disposing infectious medical waste after face masks and gloves were seen strewn along EDSA. “We remind all healthcare providers and all LGUs, we are asking for your help in monitoring the disposal of medical waste. Vergeire called on medical facilities and LGUs to follow protocols on the proper handling of infectious medical waste as it could have serious impacts on human health and the environment, if not managed properly. Infectious waste is discarded in an appropriate waste receptacle. As typically practiced, medical waste in the country are disinfected through steam sterilization, also called autoclave, which subjects the waste to intense heat and pressure to kill pathogens.

Source: Philippine Star September 28, 2020 04:18 UTC