Challenges in waste segregation in resource limited rural hospitals

Biomedical waste management in healthcare significantly impacts the environment and industry's carbon footprint. Its generation, inherent in medical practices and research, affects human and animal healthcare. Challenges include proper segregation, safe handling, transportation, and deposit to treatment facilities, with rural areas facing greater hurdles due to distance, training limitations, resource scarcity, and specialized personnel absence. This article delves into these challenges and proposes solutions, stressing the importance of equitable access to resources, training, infrastructure, and expertise in rural healthcare settings.