- Medical waste management refers to the systematic process of handling, treating, and disposing of waste generated from healthcare activities, including hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and research facilities
- This waste can include hazardous materials such as contaminated sharps, infectious waste, chemical waste, and pharmaceuticals. Effective medical waste management involves the segregation, collection, transportation, treatment, and final disposal of medical waste to minimize risks to human health and the environment
- This process ensures compliance with regulatory standards, promotes safety for healthcare workers, patients, and the public, and prevents the spread of infections and contamination. Proper medical waste management is crucial for maintaining a safe and hygienic healthcare environment
- North America is expected to dominate the medical waste management market with 30.86% due to its extensive healthcare infrastructure and high medical waste generation
- Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the medical waste management market during the forecast period due to increasing healthcare activities and urbanization.
- Incineration segment is expected to dominate the market with a market share of 39.23% due to its simplicity and convenience. It is the most common and preferred method for disposing of medical waste, despite concerns about environmental safety
