Bridging the Gap in Medical Waste Management: A Comparative Analysis of Government and Private Healthcare Facilities in Abuja, Nigeria

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Background Healthcare facilities (HCF) are significant producers of healthcare waste (HCW), which includes hazardous materials such as sharps, pharmaceuticals, infectious substances, and chemical agents. Inadequate management of HCW presents serious risks to human health and the environment, especially in low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria. Despite global guidelines fo...

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6b829d96-3049-518b-87ae-ded625cb8a85

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10.21203/rs.3.rs-5666121/v1