The Issues Affecting the Correct Practice of Healthcare Waste Management in Lae's Angau Memorial General Hospital

Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM) is a vital issue not only to hospitals, but also to the environment, law enforcement agency, and the general public. It is one of the biggest challenges of the present day times since it has a direct impact on the health of the citizens, animals and the environment. Since it is hazardous in nature, its safe and proper disposal is extremely important. In the past, healthcare waste was often mixed with municipal solid waste and disposed of in residential waste landfills or improper treatment facilities