DOH works with China, UNDP to improve medical waste management

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This photo taken in July last year shows San Lazaro Hospitals employing a color coding system to distinguish different types of waste.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health said Friday it is collaborating with the Chinese government and the United Nations Development Programme to improve the management of medical waste in the country. 

 

The project will provide technical support and train healthcare professionals on the management of medical waste. Several equipment were also donated to the Philippine government, and will be distributed to hospitals and facilities. 

 

According to the health department, the project recognizes that effective medical waste management is an essential public health service. 

 

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