Global analysis of waste from COVID-19: new document launched
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The new report quantifies the additional healthcare waste generated as a result of COVID-19, describes current healthcare waste management systems and their deficiencies, and summarizes emerging best practices and solutions to reduce the impact of waste on human and environmental health. It argues that protecting health workers, patients and the environment is possible and greater investments in sustainable and safe waste management are needed. Read the press release and document here.