Medical waste disposal measures and ensuring clean water supply are two of the items the judicial commission has asked the hospitals to file a report on. PHOTO: EXPRESSThe Sindh Environmental Protection Agency reviewed a proposal on Tuesday for the installation and operation of four incinerators for medical waste disposal for different health facilities in Larkana. WHO is also financing the medical waste disposal machines in this regard and an agreement has been signed with Madeline Technologies for the installation of the machines in the three hospitals. Widespread cases of HIV/AIDS were reported in Larkana and other areas of Sindh last year with a majority of patients being children. Meanwhile, the issue of irresponsible medical waste disposal was also highlighted - an issue that has since been reported in urban centres as well.

Source: The Express Tribune November 18, 2020 04:41 UTC