Biomedical waste

Biomedical waste refers to any waste generated from healthcare activities, such as hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. This includes items like used syringes, bandages, gloves, laboratory waste, and other materials that may contain blood, body fluids, or infectious agents. Proper management of biomedical waste is essential to prevent the spread of infections, protect public health, and safeguard the environment. It involves segregation, safe handling, treatment, and disposal, often following strict regulations to ensure that potentially hazardous waste does not pose a risk to workers, communities, or ecosystems.