Medical and pharmaceutical waste is one of the most dangerous sources of environmental pollution and health risks due to  its presence in chemical and biological substances that may negatively affect humans and the environment if not handled properly. With the increasing amount of this waste as a result of the development of health and pharmaceutical services, it has become necessary to adopt advanced strategies based on modern and environmentally friendly technologies, aimed at reducing their negative effects and enhancing environmental sustainability.

The presentation focuses  on reviewing the best practices and techniques used globally in the management and treatment of medical and pharmaceutical waste, while analyzing the advantages of each technology in terms of environmental effectiveness, economic cost, ease of application, and compatibility with international standards. It also highlights the legislation regulating these processes, noting that most Arab countries rely on local and regional laws that vary from country to country, which affects the possibility of adopting advanced solutions. The lecture will discuss ways to align these technologies with the Arab reality, in light of the Challenges related to infrastructure, available resources, and environmental legislation, with the aim of improving waste management, reducing its negative impacts on public health and air quality, and promoting environmental sustainability in the region

Conference Title

Forum "Health Vigilance, Air Quality and Sustainable Treatment of Hazardous Wastes

Conference Country

Kuwait

Conference Date

April 21, 2025 - April 22, 2025

Conference Sponsor

المنظمة العربية للتربية والثقافة والعلوم- إدارة العلوم والبحث العلمي