The Pandemic Triggers a Surge in Medical Waste in Southeast Asia

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Yosepha Pusparisa 25/09/2020 11:40 WIB

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The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a surge in medical waste in Southeast Asia. Manila (Philippines) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are estimated to have experienced increases in medical waste of up to 280 and

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The COVID-19 pandemic spurred widespread use of medical equipment, such as masks and personal protective equipment (PPE), by individuals and hospitals alike, leading to a significant increase in medical waste.

Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is estimated to have experienced a surge in medical waste of up to 280 metric tons per day, despite having a population of 14 million. Meanwhile, Jakarta, representing Indonesia, saw an increase of 212 metric tons of medical waste per day, attributed to its population of 10.6 million.

Governments are challenged to effectively manage medical waste during the pandemic. Processing this waste carries a risk of disease transmission, including COVID-19. Preventive measures include household-level medical waste segregation and the use of PPE by waste collectors.

Editor : Aria W. Yudhistira

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