Abstract

Healthcare waste management poses a growing public health and environmental challenge in Bangladesh, with specific concerns cantered around Khulna city, which is third largest city having 59.57 square kilometers and the whole district covers almost 4394.46 square kilometers. This research paper presents an assessment of waste management practices in healthcare establishments within the city. The study investigates healthcare waste management in both public and private establishments of selected main 11 healthcare centers where this city have 406 health-care or diagnostic center, estimates total medical waste production based on patient capacities, evaluates the overall waste management cost, and emphasizes the significance of medical waste management while exploring eco-friendly options. The methodology includes a comprehensive analysis, data tables, and a comparison of the present and proposed medical waste management systems.

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