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Noida hospital dumps bio-waste in open
Source: The Tribune, New Delhi, Date: , 2010
Bio-medical waste is being dumped in the open in Noida district
hospital. It is disposed of in the hospital compound and in front of the
operation theatre gate. The waste includes injections, needles,
blood-soaked dressings, cotton, bandages, etc. Though separate waste
dumps have been provided in different wards, nobody seems to be using
them. Medical superintendent Dr Raj Rani Kansal said three large bins
have been provided for dumping bio-waste in the hospital. According to
Dr Kansal, a large company has been engaged for clearing the waste from
the hospital. She said, “We will question the staff as to who had dumped
the waste in the open. Three dustbins of different colours are used for
disposal of bio-waste which is done as per the colours of the drums. The
company collects the waste and disposes it of as per norms. According to
Dr P.K. Singh, dumping bio-medical waste in the open can cause a number
of diseases because of viruses, bacteria, fungus, etc present in the
waste. It can cause polio, skin diseases, conjunctivitis, typhoid,
diphtheria, tetanus, diarrhea, cholera, etc.
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