Medical waste management training provided to healthcare institutions in Ankara
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality organized an information meeting for private and university hospital personnel on the safe management of medical waste.
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality held a Medical Waste Management Information and Training Meeting targeting managers and healthcare personnel of private and university hospitals.
Training and Regulatory Processes
At the meeting organized by the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Department of Climate Change and Zero Waste, the source separation, transportation, and disposal of medical waste were discussed.
At the end of the meeting, participants were subjected to an online exam and presented with certificates of participation.
Health and Environmental Safety
ABB Deputy Secretary General Ahmet Mekin Tüzün emphasized that separating medical waste at the source is the most critical step for the proper functioning of the system.
Tüzün stated that these activities are of great importance both for public health and the individual safety of healthcare workers.
First Study Carried Out in the Capital
Zero Waste Branch Manager Sercan Gelener stated that this training aimed at healthcare institutions operating within the borders of Ankara province is a first.
Gelener conveyed that comprehensive presentations were made regarding regulations and on-site practices to prevent new cases originating from waste.
Digital Transformation in Medical Waste
Within the scope of sustainable waste management efforts, it was announced that starting from January 1, 2027, medical waste contracts will be concluded online.
With the new system, it is aimed to reduce bureaucratic procedures, save time, and minimize paper use.