A Review of Challenges and Approaches to Effective Medical Solid Waste Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic in India

A Review of Challenges and Approaches to Effective Medical Solid Waste Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic in India

Narayana Maharana, Lingaraj Prasad Patnaik, Bidhu Bhusan Mishra, Suman Kalyan Chaudhury, Jyotirmayee Mohanty
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/IJCEWM.309986
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Abstract

With the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, medical solid waste management became a crucial element to control the spread of the virus. Lack of manpower, infrastructure, and knowledge have jeopardised the waste management system in India. In this respect, the present study intends to recollect and discusses the policies and guidelines of solid waste management by outlining the challenges associated with its implementation. The study adopted a review approach, where a collective appraisal and analysis of prior research, reports, lead to the evaluation of the present situation and advocated remedial measures. The study discussed measures recommended by various international organisations for effective medical waste management to deal with the present situation, as well as to eliminate and confront similar challenges in the event of future probable epidemics. Moreover, the study is a guide to the policymakers, regulatory authorities and the community for efficient medical waste management during and post-pandemic days.
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2. Objectives

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    To recollect and discusses the policies and guidelines prescribed by Indian and other global organisations regarding SWM during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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    To provide an insight into the challenges associated with the implementation of various Covid-19 related guidelines and policies.

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    To analyse the potential threats arising due to improper SWM during a pandemic.

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    To provide suggestions that will be helpful to policymakers and regulatory authorities in the developing countries specifically in India, towards efficient waste management during the pandemic and after the pandemic.

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