Watchdog issues ultimatum on medical waste disposal

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National Environment Management Council (Nemc) acting director of compliance Hamadi Kissiwa addresses a news conference in Dar es Salaam on May 16, 2024. Left is Nemc zonal manager Glory Kombe. PHOTO | SUNDAY GEORGE

By  Hellen Nachilongo

What you need to know:

  • The National Environment Management Council (Nemc) on Thursday ordered hospitals and dispensaries to comply by ensuring that they have in place proper disposal facilities and procedures or face punitive action, which includes indefinite suspension of operations.

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