Fatoumata Bah

Publications

• Research Article   
  Management of anticancer chemotherapy waste in Dakar
  Author(s): Mouhamadou Moustapha Thiam*, Cheikh Diop, Fatoumata Bah, Lhyxzas Thimboungou, Mamadou Niang, Aminata Toure and Mamadou Fall
  
  Introduction: Anticancer chemotherapy, although essential in cancer management, generates a substantial quantity of waste that is hazardous to human health and the environment. This waste, classified among Healthcare Waste with Infectious Risk (HCWIR) and hazardous chemical waste, requires rigorous management in accordance with specific standards. This study aimed to evaluate the management of anticancer chemotherapy waste in Dakar. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study focusing on the organization of anticancer chemotherapy waste management in health facilities (public and private) in Dakar. The study was conducted from April 1 to April 30, 2025. A total of ten (10) health facilities (public and private) were identified in the Dakar region and constituted our sample. Results: The types of waste gen.. View More»
  

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