Disposing of Medical Waste Can Lead to Infections like HIV
- Author:
- NTV Ugandahe
- Publisher:
- NTV Uganda
- Publication Date:
- 26 May 2013
- Tags:
- HIV-Aids and STDs, Uganda
The poor handling of medical waste is known to expose health workers, patients and the community to infections like HIV and hepatitis. The problem is quite widespread in many underfunded health centres despite the World Health Organisation constantly advocating for proper medical waste disposal.
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