Hospital Waste Management Practices Among Hospital Staff in Jimeta, Yola-north, Adamawa State

The study was conducted among hospital staff in specialist hospital, Yola to analyze their knowledge on waste management in the hospital. Data were collected through observation and questionnaire survey to sample of 86 respondents. Result shows that there is an established unit for waste management in the hospital. However, there are no strong regulations governing this unit. Majority of the hospital staff declared that they have knowledge of managing hospital waste but further studies reveal gaps in knowledge and practice of handling and disposing of hospital waste. There is a positive attitude to improving current waste management practice among the hospital staff. Therefore, constant training and supervisions are required and with adequate materials and funding.