An Interdisciplinary Investigation Into The Challenges and Opportunities In Medical Waste Management Among Urban Hospitals In Bangalore: Assessing The Interconnection Between Environmental Health Risks, Hospital Administrative Practices, Regulatory Compliance And The Implementation of Sustainable Waste Disposal Mechanisms

Authors

  • B Ismail Zabivullah
  • Divya Thankom Varghese
  • Miriyala Rupa Santoshi
  • Syed Akbar Hussain
  • Sharfunisa. N
  • Swathi
  • Anita Vijay Samuel

Keywords:

Medical Waste Management, Urban Hospitals, Bangalore, Environmental Health, Hospital Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainable Practices, Biomedical Waste, Waste Disposal Mechanisms, Public Health Policy, Interdisciplinary Study, Healthcare Susta

Abstract

Medical waste management has emerged as a critical public health and environmental concern in rapidly urbanizing regions, especially in metropolitan areas like Bangalore. This interdisciplinary study explores the multifaceted challenges and potential opportunities associated with medical waste management in urban hospitals within Bangalore. The research evaluates how environmental health risks, administrative efficiency, regulatory frameworks, and sustainability practices intersect to influence waste handling protocols and their outcomes. Drawing insights from hospital administrators, waste management staff, and environmental health professionals, the study employs both qualitative and quantitative approaches to assess current practices, gaps in regulatory compliance, and the environmental impact of improper disposal. The findings highlight a pressing need for capacity-building programs, stricter enforcement of biomedical waste rules, and adoption of sustainable technologies. This research contributes valuable insights into policy design, hospital administration strategies, and environmental health planning to ensure more efficient and sustainable healthcare waste management in urban India.

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2025-06-18

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Zabivullah BI, Thankom Varghese D, Rupa Santoshi M, Akbar Hussain S, N S, Swathi S, Vijay Samuel A. An Interdisciplinary Investigation Into The Challenges and Opportunities In Medical Waste Management Among Urban Hospitals In Bangalore: Assessing The Interconnection Between Environmental Health Risks, Hospital Administrative Practices, Regulatory Compliance And The Implementation of Sustainable Waste Disposal Mechanisms . J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025Jun.18 [cited 2025Oct.10];14(8):457-64. Available from: https://www.jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/7456

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Vol. 14 No. 8 (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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