Isaac Mwanzo

Department of Family Medicine, Community Health and Epidemiology, School of Health Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya

Publications

• Research Article   
  Biomedical waste management practices among health workers in selected health facilities in Kajiado County, Kenya
  Author(s): Christine K Mugambi*, George Orinda and Isaac Mwanzo
  
  Background: WHO defines Biomedical Waste (BMW) as any waste that is generated during the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals or from research activities, and contains potentially harmful microorganisms which will infect hospital communities and the general public. Poor Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) can jeopardize the safety of health workers, waste handlers, patients and their families, and the neighboring population. In addition, the inappropriate treatment or disposal of that waste can lead to environmental contamination or pollution. Objective: This study investigated compliance of biomedical waste standards among waste handlers in selected health facilities in Kajiado County, Kenya. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted utilizing both qualitative and qualitati.. View More»
  

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