The Effectiveness of Biomedical Wastes Handling and Disposal in Accra: The Case of the Korle-Bu Teaching and the La General Hospitals

Improper handling and disposal of biomedical wastes have the potential causing environmental public health problems. The purpose study was to investigate effectiveness management by care providers in Accra. focus on Korle-Bu Teaching La General Hospitals. research used simple random sampling technique select eighty healthcare personnel for investigation. results indicated that respondents were highly knowledgeable about importance disinfecting before aware possibility such transmitting diseases if not properly managed. In addition, revealed hospitals necessary facilities follow requisite processes wastes. This has resulted very effective hospital conclusion is two because extensive knowledge issue, availability required equipment implementation well-designed strategies disposing recommends more logistical/financial support should be available throughout country [1,2].