A Study on Bio-Medical Waste Generation and Management in Two Hospitals of Bidar City, Karnataka, India

Healthcare is one of the fastest growing sectors in India and undergoing rapid transition. The waste generated by healthcare activities can be hazardous and toxic, as it is contaminated by disease carrying pathogens which can infect human beings and environment. This present study is focused on effectiveness of segregation practiced and awareness of bio-medical waste management which includes collection, storage, transportation and disposal of waste generated in various hospitals in and around of Bidar Dist. Based on the literature survey two hospitals were selected, in that one was of the government and the other a private hospital of Bidar district. The study included Site visits, interviews, survey, interaction with hospital workers, questionnaires and observations to collect information regarding different medical waste management aspects in government and private hospitals. This case study revealed the improper segregation of bio waste at the source of generation in both government and private hospitals of Bidar city. Our study result recommends for a hospital, to know the waste management procedures needs a proper education, to all the workers and medical staff.