A short technical note from WHO with a summary of guidance for managing small mercury spills in health care facilities.
Resource Type: standards-guidelines
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REGLAMENTO PARA EL MANEJO DE DESECHOS SÓLIDOS HOSPITALARIOSACUERDO GUBERNATIVO (2006)
This document outlines government regulations for the safe management of hospital solid waste to protect health and the environment.
National Standrads for WASH and Waste in Health Care Facilities-Zambia (2021)
This document provides standards for water, sanitation, hygiene, waste management, environmental cleaning, and construction of WASH infrastructure in the health care facilities.
Laboratory Waste management Guidelines (2024)
This document provides guidance on how to manage laboratory waste in Zambia, published in 2024.
Manueal Cadrede Procedurespour La Gestiondes Dechets D’activites Sanitaires Dangereux
Ce document est le Manuel Exécutif de Procédure de Gestion des Déchets Sanitaires Dangereux en Tunisie (2012).
This document is the Executive Manual of Procedure for Management of Dangerous Sanitary Waste in Tunisia (2012)
National Standrads and Guidelines on Water, Sanitation, Hygine and Waste Management in health care facilities-Tajikistan (2023)
This guide includes minimum standards for water supply, sanitation, hygiene and healthcare waste management in health care facilities. This guiding document summarizes recommendations and provides general guidance on the adoption of international and national water and sanitation standards and the implementation of necessary public health measures.
Guide in developing Safety Sanitation Plan (SSP) for Health Facilities in Phillippines
This document provides guidance and assistance to the sanitation service providers in developing their own Sanitation Safety Plan. It is based on the 2015 World Health Organization Sanitation Safety Planning Manual. This guide is based on the actual steps and procedures done during the development of the ten new pilot SSPs.
Directives techniques pour les morgues (2015) (French); Technical Guidelines for Morgues
Ces directives techniques, élaborées par le Ministère de la Santé et de l’Hygiène Publique du Mali, établissent des normes pour le fonctionnement sécurisé et l’hygiène des morgues. Elles abordent la protection du personnel, la manipulation des corps, les pratiques d’hygiène, les exigences en matière d’infrastructure (accès à l’eau, désinfection, assainissement) et les mesures de contrôle des infections. Les directives mettent l’accent sur la prévention de la contamination et fournissent des procédures opérationnelles claires pour le personnel des morgues, y compris les laveurs de corps, les chauffeurs de corbillard et les agents d’entretien.
These technical guidelines, developed by Mali’s Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, provide standards for the safe operation and hygiene of morgues. They address staff protection, corpse handling, hygiene practices, infrastructure requirements (water access, disinfection, sanitation), and infection control measures. The guidelines emphasize the prevention of contamination and provide clear operational procedures for morgue staff, including body washers, hearse drivers, and maintenance personnel.
Paquet minimum pour l’accès à l’eau potable, l’hygiène et l’assainissement dans les établissements de santé au Mali (2015) (French); Minimum Package for Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation Access in Health Facilities in Mali
Ce « paquet minimum EHA » définit les normes essentielles en matière d’eau, d’assainissement et d’hygiène dans les établissements de santé à travers le Mali. Il traite de l’accès à l’eau potable, de la gestion des eaux usées, de l’élimination des déchets de soins, de la lutte contre les vecteurs et de la prévention des infections. Conçu pour renforcer la qualité et la durabilité du système de santé, il inclut également des indicateurs de performance et des outils d’évaluation des risques.
This “minimum WASH package” sets out essential standards for water, sanitation, and hygiene in health care settings across Mali. It addresses potable water access, wastewater management, healthcare waste disposal, vector control, and infection prevention. Designed to support health system quality and sustainability, it also includes performance indicators and risk assessments.