Tirunelveli Medical College criticized for poor biomedical waste disposal practices

A recent incident involving the burning of a large volume of biomedical, plastic, and paper waste at Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital (TvMCH) has sparked outrage among residents of nearby areas. The residents from MGR Nagar, Periyar Nagar, and Indra Nagar filed a formal complaint with the hospital dean, Dr. Revathy Balan, demanding immediate action to stop the practice.

In response, the residents also threatened to lay siege to the hospital on Wednesday. The waste was burnt near the Regional Cancer Centre block, an area that is particularly sensitive due to the presence of vulnerable patients. The burnt materials included blood sample containers, saline bottles, cannulas, used gloves, expired tablets, as well as plastic, food, and paper waste.

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