Impact Of Regulations On The Management Of Medical Waste In Kinshasa Laboratories: Analysis Of Regulatory Compliance And Proposals To Strengthen Control And Surveillance Measures - Case Of The Kalamu Health Zone

Esther MPIANA MUKANIA, Gladys BUNDU KIBUNGA, Fanny BAKOMBA KIKOBO, Joëlle KABONGO NGALULA, Sarah KINSONA BOMBILE, Denise OKITO WIKANU, Lycresse BIATELA WANZA, Becker KANKU TSHIMANGA, Michaël KAPITENE KAMUANGA

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This article examines the impact of regulations on the management of medical waste in laboratories in the Kalamu health zone, in Kinshasa. A descriptive study was conducted to assess the regulatory compliance of laboratories by analyzing current waste management practices. The results show that although some regulations are respected, there are significant gaps in implementation and monitoring. This article proposes measures to strengthen the regulatory framework and improve the management of medical waste in this health zone.

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impact of regulations, medical waste management, kinshasa laboratoire, regulatory compliance.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52155/ijpsat.v46.1.6552

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