Not responsible for medical waste dumped in Tamil Nadu, says RCC, ET HealthWorld
T’puram: The Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) has said that it is not responsible for hospital waste found in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. According to reports, large volumes of Kerala’s biomedical, food, and plastic waste, particularly from Thiruvananthapuram RCC, was dumped at multiple locations in TN.
In a statement, RCC authorities stated that they have implemented effective systems to handle hospital waste safely and responsibly. Procedures are in place to segregate and process biomedical waste in compliance with rules and regulations, the statement read.
“The policies and protocols are strictly followed in the disposal of biomedical waste. Waste management activities are conducted under supervision and control of the Hospital Infection Control Committee. There were no lapses on the hospital’s part in adhering to waste management regulations. RCC states that it is not responsible for discovery of hospital waste in Tirunelveli,” it read.
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