Dr. Muhammad Zaeem Zia, Chief Executive Officer of the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority, convened representatives from the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency, District Health Office and the Federal Directorate of Immunization to tackle shortcomings in healthcare waste management in Islamabad.<\/p>\n
The meeting concentrated on the CHE-KIRPA incinerator facility, and under Dr. Zia’s direction all stakeholders agreed to make the incinerator fully operational without delay to ensure safe disposal of infectious healthcare waste. Immediate corrective measures were instructed to restore reliable service and compliance.<\/p>\n
Dr. Zia stressed strict waste segregation at the source and reiterated the need to follow the established color-coding system to minimise cross-contamination and improve handling efficiency. Technical specifications for plastic bags used for infectious waste collection were reviewed and updated to require standard, leak-proof and colour-coded materials that meet safety requirements.<\/p>\n
The Federal Directorate of Immunization committed to organising training programmes on proper waste handling and infection control for healthcare staff and waste handlers to strengthen on-site practices. These trainings are designed to reinforce safe procedures, correct segregation and responsible disposal across facilities in the capital.<\/p>\n
This collaborative approach demonstrates IHRA’s ongoing commitment to public health and environmental safety by ensuring effective healthcare waste management across Islamabad and improving compliance among all responsible agencies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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