Month: September 2025

High-Capacity Incinerators for Kenya’s Medical Universities and Teaching Hospitals Introduction: Training the Next Generation of Doctors Kenya is rapidly strengthening its medical education sector, with universities in Nairobi, Eldoret, and Kisumu expanding their teaching hospitals. These facilities not only provide clinical training for future doctors but also serve as high-volume referral hospitals handling thousands of

Medical Waste Disposal in South Africa: Why Incineration is the Sustainable Choice The Challenge of Medical Waste in South Africa South Africa faces growing pressure to manage medical waste effectively. Hospitals, clinics, and laboratories across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and rural provinces generate large volumes of infectious waste, sharps, pharmaceuticals, and pathological materials every day.

Comparison of Medical Waste Treatment Methods Criteria Incineration (HICLOVER) Autoclaving (Steam Sterilization) Microwave Treatment Effectiveness Destroys all medical waste types (ACE): infectious, pathological, sharps, pharmaceuticals, and chemical waste. Sterilizes infectious waste (Category A); not effective for pathological, pharmaceutical, or chemical waste. Disinfects infectious and sharps waste; limited for pharmaceuticals and chemical waste. Volume Reduction Up

Burkina Faso Biological Waste Management Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa, faces significant challenges in managing biological and medical waste. Rapid population growth, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and limited waste treatment facilities have raised concerns about public health and environmental safety. To address these issues, eco-safe biological waste management solutions are increasingly being explored,