Accra:An awareness-raising event on the 'Proper Management and Segregation of Medical Waste' was conducted at the Main Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan. The event was organized with the participation of specialists from the Regional Department of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Chief Sanitary Inspector of the Azerbaijan Army, Lieutenant Colonel of the Medical Service Hamlet Huseynov, opened the event by briefing participants on the significance of the meeting and providing an overview of the topic.

The discussions at the event focused on the legislative requirements for medical waste management and outlined procedures for the proper segregation, collection, transportation, and disposal of medical waste. Participants examined the potential impacts of medical waste on human health and the environment and engaged in discussions about the challenges faced and potential solutions in this area.

The event aimed to enhance awareness about the safe management of medical waste, ensure environmental safety, and promote best practices in environmental protection.