WHO is working closely with the MoH

WHO is working closely with the MoH, and the Provincial Health Office, North Sumatra, to manage pharmaceutical waste management in Nias and Medan. Studies to prepare the formulation of hospital waste management policy have been initiated. A Hazardous Substance Committee will be established as an independent body to give advice and place recommendations to the Government on hazardous substance management. Table below outlines some of the initiatives in healthcare waste management.