Sorting Out Healthcare Waste: A Vital Step to Preventing Public Health and Environmental Risks

EDITORIAL: The recent Republic Policy News report detailing the sale of medical waste on the Islamabad “black market” is both concerning and indicative of a larger problem in Pakistan’s healthcare system. According to the report, a vendor hired by the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to dispose of medical waste has been caught selling … Continue reading Sorting Out Healthcare Waste: A Vital Step to Preventing Public Health and Environmental Risks