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The Hindu
04-08-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Mysuru hospitals told to comply with bio-medical waste rules
In a move to ensure environmental safety and public health, the Commissioner of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Shaikh Tanveer Asif, on Monday convened a meeting with representatives from all hospitals, clinics, and laboratories operating within the city limits to deliberate on the effective implementation of Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, (BMW Rules 2016). During the meeting, the Commissioner expressed serious concern over the continued practice of mixing bio-medical waste with municipal solid waste, which poses a significant threat to sanitation workers, public health, and the environment. He urged all healthcare establishments to strictly follow the BMW Rules, ensuring scientific segregation, storage, and disposal of bio-medical waste. The Commissioner set a firm deadline of September 1 for full compliance. He also made it clear that failure to comply with these norms beyond the stipulated date will attract strict penalties as per the provisions of the law. The MCC is committed to ensuring Mysuru remains a clean and safe city, and urges all stakeholders to cooperate in achieving this goal.
India Today
19-06-2025
- Health
- India Today
IGNOU, WHO launch healthcare waste management certification, enrolment open
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) for the South-East Asia Region, has rolled out a Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM). This initiative is poised to bolster public health infrastructures and safeguard the environment by equipping professionals to manage biomedical waste CHCWM programme confronts the dangers to health and ecology posed by inadequate disposal of medical waste. It seeks to educate both professionals and paraprofessionals engaged in hospitals, primary health centres, and waste management sectors. The curriculum aligns with India's Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, and adheres to WHO's international AND COURSE STRUCTURECourse enrollees will delve into the various kinds of healthcare waste and their effects on public and environmental health. The curriculum emphasises infection control, legal statutes, and tailored regional practices, with a strong focus on practical application. Students can complete the programme in a span ranging from six months to two years, with enrolments opening twice annually -- January to June or July to qualify, candidates must have finished Class 12 or an programme leverages a blended learning format, incorporating Self-Instructional Materials (SIMs), live online sessions, instructional videos, and engaging Q&A flexible curriculum lets students choose between a workshop or a project alongside theoretical modules. Evaluation is through assignments and a term-end PROCESS VIA SAMARTHAdmissions for the CHCWM course are currently available. Prospective students can apply through the Samarth portal at Samarth system is a comprehensive digital platform utilised by IGNOU and others to simplify the admissions process, ensuring a smooth user the Samarth portal, applicants can complete registration, submit application forms, upload necessary documents, and settle fees -- all system supports application tracking and provides automated updates on application status and necessary steps, making the admissions process seamless across IGNOU's various the CHCWM programme, IGNOU has also unveiled its inaugural master's programme in Home Science, reflecting its dedication to broadening educational avenues across different fields.
Indian Express
18-06-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
IGNOU announces certificate programme in healthcare-waste management in collaboration with WHO
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), South-East Asia Region, has launched a Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM). The programme aims to strengthen public health systems and environmental safety by building professional capacity for safe and effective handling of biomedical waste. IGNOU to offer all academic programmes in Odia following MoU with Odisha govt The CHCWM programme being introduced by IGNOU is designed to address the health and environmental hazards arising from improper disposal of healthcare waste. It targets professionals and paraprofessionals working in hospitals, primary health centres, municipal sanitation departments, and waste management services. The course content aligns with India's Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 (with amendments in 2018 and 2019), and WHO's global guidelines on managing healthcare waste. Participants will be introduced to the various types of healthcare waste and their impact on public and environmental health. The programme also provides in-depth coverage of infection control norms, legal frameworks, and region-specific best practices, with a focus on practical implementation. Course structure The minimum duration of the programme is six months, with a maximum completion period of two years. Learners can enrol in either of the two admission cycles — January-June or July-December. The eligibility criterion is successful completion of Class 12 or an equivalent qualification. The CHCWM programme adopts a blended learning approach. Students receive Self-Instructional Materials (SIMs) and can participate in live web conferences, access instructional videos, interact in Q&A forums, and use a dedicated online platform for learning support. IGNOU introduces its first master's programme in Home Science The curriculum offers the flexibility to choose between a workshop or a project in addition to theory-based modules. Assessment is based on submitted assignments and a term-end examination. How to apply via Samarth? Admissions for the CHCWM programme are currently open. Interested candidates can apply through the Samarth portal at The Samarth portal is an integrated digital platform used by IGNOU and other higher education institutions for streamlining the admission process. It enables students to register online, fill out application forms, upload necessary documents, and pay fees digitally. The platform also provides application tracking and automated communication regarding application status and further instructions. Through Samarth, prospective learners can access a centralised system for hassle-free admissions across IGNOU's diverse academic offerings.
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Govandi residents accuse MPCB of undervaluing environmental violations by biomedical waste facility
MUMBAI: Residents of Govandi have accused the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) of grossly underreporting and mishandling environmental violations by SMS Envoclean Pvt. Ltd., which operates a biomedical waste treatment facility in the area. A biomedical waste treatment facility is a specialised center that handles, processes, and disposes of hazardous waste from healthcare and research facilities, such as used syringes, bandages, surgical instruments, pathological waste, pharmaceuticals, and materials contaminated with blood, bodily fluids, or infectious agents. In a fresh application filed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), a specialised judicial body in India established to address environmental disputes, on June 2, the Govandi New Sangam Welfare Society alleged that MPCB failed to impose appropriate environmental penalties on the facility, despite repeated violations of the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 (BMWM Rules). The Society claims that the MPCB ignored key violations such as untreated effluent discharge, improper handling of biomedical waste, and manipulation of emissions data while calculating Environmental Damage Compensation (EDC). Citing the Polluter Pays and Precautionary Principles, which requires polluters to bear the costs of pollution prevention, control, and restoration, the petition demands a new, legally sound assessment of the environmental damage and seeks personal accountability of MPCB officials for allegedly suppressing evidence and failing to perform their statutory duties. The society pointed to several complaints it had made in the past, flagging serious concerns over toxic emissions and adverse health impacts from the plant. Following inspections, the MPCB issued closure directions in July 2019, confirming violations of the BMWM Rules. However, despite this, the board imposed no penalty and calculated a compensation of just ₹14.22 lakh—an amount the petitioners say grossly favours the polluter. Dissatisfied with the inaction, the society initially filed a public interest litigation in the Bombay High Court. On September 11, 2023, the High Court directed the petitioners to approach the NGT for suitable remedies. In its plea, the society accused the MPCB of deliberately excluding crucial evidence of non-compliance, including failure to meet treated wastewater standards and delays in disposing of biomedical waste within the mandated 48-hour period. 'MPCB chose to disregard these key violations for reasons best known to them,' the petition closure notice issued by MPCB itself, dated July 6, 2019, documented several infractions- failure to segregate waste as per the 2016 Rules, poor maintenance of biomedical waste records, unwashed transport vehicles at the site, and transportation vehicles lacking mandatory biohazard symbols. 'Despite these glaring lapses, MPCB has under-calculated the compensation and misled the tribunal,' the petition alleged. The residents further invoked the Central Pollution Control Board's 2019 guidelines, which require enhanced penalties for repeat violations—guidelines that MPCB allegedly failed to apply. This, the petition claims, has made such violations economically viable for offending the society alleged that MPCB excluded 267 days during the COVID-19 pandemic and another 395 days in 2020–21 from its compensation calculation—periods during which violations had occurred. Calling for the application of the strict and absolute liability principle under environmental law, the society urged the NGT to direct MPCB to reassess and impose a fair and accurate EDC on the polluter.
Hans India
06-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Bio-Medical Waste Violation Triggers Surprise Inspections on Private Health Facilities in Gadwal
Gadwal: Acting on the instructions of Dr. S.K. Siddappa, District Medical & Health Officer, the medical staff of the District Medical and Health Department conducted surprise inspections on several private hospitals and diagnostic centers in Gadwal. This action was initiated based on a complaint received through social media regarding the improper disposal of bio-medical waste in the open by some private healthcare facilities near Krishnaveni Chowk in Gadwal. During the inspections, officials checked for the presence of mandatory certificates including registration certificates, fire safety compliance, and Bio-Medical Waste (BMW) registration certificates. Authorities emphasized that every private healthcare facility operating in Jogulamba Gadwal district—such as private hospitals, nursing homes, scanning centers, diagnostic centers, dental clinics, physiotherapy centers, general clinics, polyclinics, and laboratories—must be registered under the Telangana Clinical Establishment Act, 2010 and Rules, 2011. Additionally, all such facilities are required to obtain a Bio-Medical Waste Management Registration Certificate as per the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016. The department strictly warned that under no circumstances should bio-medical waste generated from any private healthcare facility be disposed of openly or in public spaces. Any violation of the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 will invite strict legal action against the facility. The inspection team included Dr. Prasoon Rani, Program Officer for Maternal and Child Health, and health officials K. Madhusudhan Reddy (In-Charge Deputy DM&HO), Narasayya (Health Assistant), along with other department staff.
