Abstract
This review paper focuses on the definition of health care waste and its management in Malaysia. This review paper also sheds the light on the legislation related to hazardous waste in Malaysia. Subsequently, it explores the relation of healthcare waste with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined by United Nation.
Highlights
The global health care system expands tremendously in many developed and developing countries
This paper reviewed the literature related to waste the healthcare waste
In the Malaysia setting, the guidelines by Department of Environment was referred to as the primary source of information related to healthcare waste legislation and management
Summary
The global health care system expands tremendously in many developed and developing countries. A sustainable health care waste management can have significant impact on the public and environmental health. A researcher stated that improperly treated health care waste has put an estimated of over half of the world’s population at risk of environmental, occupational, or public health threats [2]. It is imperative for health care facilities, whose priority is to first, do no harm, to prevent these risks to their community and environment [3]. From the burning of medical waste, many hazardous gases and compounds will be released It includes, but not limited to dioxins, hydrochloric acid and furans. In relation to SDGs, healthcare waste contributes significant importance to ensure the sustainability of the universe
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