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| Ruth Stringer |
Ruth Stringer, international policy coordinator at Health Care without Harm, explained the big picture of biomedical waste. She highlighted dioxin, the most toxic man-made pollutant, and how it affects the immune, hormone and reproductive systems. She also explained the campaign for environmentally responsible health care, which addresses a network of hospitals, medical associations and community and environmental groups.
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| Stringer also described the Global Med Waste Project, which is being implemented in the USA, Europe, Latin America, Phillipines, Tanzania, India and South Africa. This project includes activities such as sharing information and expertise and participation in international forums. |
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The impact on the environment when biomedical waste is disposed without taking precautions is extremely detrimental and highlights the importance of biomedical waste management. According to Stringer, about 70 percent of disease can be prevented by proper disposal of waste. Currently, there is a project being implemented in Hubli in HDMC hospitals that includes staff training regarding proper disposal of biomedical waste.
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