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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.
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Ce manuel de procédures fournit des orientations de base sur la gestion des déchets dans les établissements de santé au Mali. Il détaille la classification des déchets, les risques sanitaires et environnementaux, les protocoles de manipulation ainsi que les méthodes techniques de collecte, de transport et de traitement. Il comprend des modèles et recommandations spécifiques aux structures, contribuant à des pratiques plus sûres et au contrôle des infections.
This procedures manual provides foundational guidance on waste management in Mali’s health facilities. It details waste classification, health and environmental risks, handling protocols, and technical methods for collection, transport, and treatment. It includes facility-specific models and recommendations, contributing to safer practices and infection control.
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Ce manuel complet présente les normes nationales pour une gestion durable des déchets biomédicaux dans les secteurs de la santé humaine et animale au Mali. Il comprend la classification, la quantification, la collecte, le transport, les procédures de traitement et les recommandations sur les équipements. Élaboré par le Ministère de la Santé et ses partenaires, il met également en lumière les risques environnementaux et sanitaires, propose des modèles opérationnels selon les niveaux de structures, et fournit des outils pour le diagnostic, le suivi et la minimisation des déchets.
This comprehensive manual outlines the national standards for sustainable biomedical waste management in Mali’s human and animal health sectors. It includes classifications, quantification, collection, transport, treatment procedures, and equipment guidelines. Developed by the Ministry of Health and partners, it also highlights environmental and health risks, operational models by facility level, and provides tools for diagnostics, monitoring, and waste minimization.
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Ces directives nationales du Mali établissent des pratiques normalisées pour la prévention et le contrôle des infections (PCI) dans le secteur de la santé humaine. Élaboré par le Ministère de la Santé et des Affaires Sociales, avec le soutien de USAID/MTaPS, le document couvre les principes fondamentaux de la PCI, les facteurs de risque, les voies de transmission, les protocoles d’isolement, les normes EHA dans les établissements de santé, la biosécurité, la stérilisation, les équipements de protection individuelle (EPI), les infections associées aux soins (IAS) et la résistance aux antimicrobiens. Il vise à réduire les IAS, améliorer la qualité des soins et protéger les patients, les agents de santé et les communautés. Les directives servent à la fois d’outil réglementaire et de formation.
These national guidelines from Mali establish standardized practices for infection prevention and control (IPC) across the human health sector. Developed by the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, with support from USAID/MTaPS, the document covers core IPC principles, risk factors, transmission pathways, isolation protocols, WASH standards in health care facilities, biosafety, sterilization, personal protective equipment (PPE), healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and antimicrobial resistance. It aims to reduce HAIs, improve quality of care, and protect patients, health workers, and communities. The guidelines serve both as a regulatory and training tool.
Posted on April 14, 2025 by Nadia -
These standards define the national benchmarks for WASH in Malawi’s health facilities, addressing water access, sanitation, hygiene, waste management, environmental cleaning, climate resilience, and emergency preparedness. Developed by the Ministry of Health with development partners, the guidelines support facility-level implementation and align with SDGs 3 and 6.
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This comprehensive guideline integrates IPC, WASH, and Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) practices across Malawi’s healthcare system. It includes detailed SOPs, standard precautions, cleaning and disinfection protocols, lab biosafety, outbreak management, and AMR mitigation. The document serves as a national reference for all facility levels and health worker cadres.
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This policy provides strategic guidance for safe and sustainable healthcare waste management in Malawi. It addresses governance, infrastructure, human capacity, social behavior change, and environmental health. The policy is aligned with Malawi Vision 2063 and SDGs 3 and 6, with an emphasis on coordinated implementation across sectors, including development partners, local governments, and the private sector.
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These updated national guidelines provide a structured approach to managing healthcare waste in Malawi. They include guidance on waste minimization, segregation, transport, treatment, disposal, risk mitigation, and the integration of private sector services. The guidelines align with national and international legal frameworks and support implementation planning and monitoring across all levels of the healthcare system.
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This policy outlines Malawi’s national framework for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in healthcare settings. Developed by the Ministry of Health’s Quality Management Directorate, the document aims to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), promote evidence-based practices, and integrate IPC into the national health system. It includes clear governance structures, implementation plans, monitoring frameworks, and links to the Health Sector Strategic Plan III and Vision 2063.
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These national guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for the safe management of healthcare waste (HCWM) in Liberia. Developed by the National Public Health Institute of Liberia and the Ministry of Health, with support from partners such as WHO and CDC, the guidelines cover classification, segregation, collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of healthcare waste. It includes protocols for occupational safety, training, planning, infrastructure, and specific procedures during public health emergencies like COVID-19.
