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Dr. Muhammad Zaeem Zia, Chief Executive Officer, Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority, held meeting with representatives from the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), District Health Office (DHO), and Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) to discuss improvements in healthcare waste management in Islamabad.
The key focus of the meeting was the incinerator facility at CHE-KIRPA. The issue was resolved under the leadership of the Dr. Muhammad Zaeem Zia, CEO(IHRA) and all stakeholders agreed to make the incinerator fully operational without delay to ensure safe disposal of infectious healthcare waste.
Dr. Zia also addressed proper segregation of waste at the source, emphasizing strict adherence to the color-coding system for safe and efficient waste management. Additionally, specifications for plastic bags used for infectious waste collection were reviewed to ensure they are standard, leak-proof, and color-coded to prevent contamination.
Dr.Zia instructed all relevant stakeholders to implement corrective measures immediately. FDI is also committed to organizing training programs on proper waste handling and infection control for healthcare staff and waste handlers.
This collaborative effort highlights IHRA’s ongoing commitment to public health and environmental safety by ensuring efficient and compliant healthcare waste management across Islamabad.