Reps Condemn Indiscriminate Waste Disposal from Healthcare Facilities

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The House of Representatives has condemned the indiscriminate disposal of waste from healthcare facilities.
The motion was moved by the member Representing Okitipupa/Irele constituency, Gboluga Ikengboju, in Abuja on Wednesday.
The House mandated its Committees on Healthcare Services, Health Institutions and Environment to interface with the Chief Medical Directors of University Teaching Hospitals, Medical Directors of Federal Medical Centers and other Health Facilities.
It charged government at all levels to design and enforce a standard healthcare waste management system.

Written by: Helen Obih

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