‘Establish common bio-medical waste treatment facility’
An activist in Madurai has petitioned local authorities to establish a common bio-medical waste treatment facility to address improper disposal practices. The proposal includes forming a special inspection committee and a monitoring mechanism to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Why it matters
Improper medical waste disposal poses significant public health risks and environmental hazards, necessitating better infrastructure and oversight.
An activist on Monday submitted a petition to Madurai Collector urging the authorities to establish a common bio-medical waste treatment facility in Madurai for safe disposal of medical waste generated in the district.
Activist B. Sarmesh Khan urged the authorities to conduct a detailed inquiry into the deficiencies prevailing in the medical waste management. He demanded appropriate action be taken.
He said large quantities of medical waste were generated from medical institutions in the district and expressed concern over the lack of adequate facilities to scientifically treat and dispose of the medical waste.
There were complaints regarding medical waste being dumped in open spaces and not being removed in a timely manner. It posed a serious threat to public health and the environment. It is the need of the hour to establish a modern medical waste treatment plant in the district based on scientific principles, he said.
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