Lagos State Health District V has strengthened its commitment to environmental safety and healthcare quality through a specialized training programme on healthcare waste management for sanitarians across Primary Health Care Centres.
Eko Hot News reports that the capacity-building session was held at the Iba Local Council Development Area Secretariat, focusing on improving hygiene standards, waste handling practices, and environmental compliance within healthcare facilities.
The training, themed “Healthcare Waste Management at Primary Health Care Centres in District V,” brought together environmental health professionals to enhance their technical knowledge and operational efficiency.
Officials emphasized the importance of proper waste classification, segregation, storage, transportation, and disposal in maintaining safe and clean healthcare environments.
Facilitator Sanitarian Ahoton Thona Jameson delivered detailed lectures on best practices in healthcare waste management and the responsibilities of environmental health officers.
He highlighted the need for strict adherence to safety procedures to prevent contamination and ensure effective waste disposal systems.
The Permanent Secretary of Health District V, Dr. Oladapo Asiyanbi, described healthcare waste management as essential to infection prevention and environmental sustainability.
He urged participants to act as change agents within their facilities by enforcing compliance with environmental health standards.
Dr. Asiyanbi encouraged workers to uphold professionalism and ensure that Primary Health Care Centres reflect cleanliness, safety, and efficiency.
He stressed that consistent application of best practices would improve healthcare delivery and public confidence in health facilities.
According to him, the Lagos State Government has made adequate provisions for proper waste collection and disposal across health facilities in the state.
He advised personnel to engage designated waste management service providers appropriately to ensure smooth operations.
The Permanent Secretary called on participants to intensify efforts in improving environmental conditions within their workplaces and surrounding communities.
He further directed improvements along the Iyana-Iba axis within three months as part of performance monitoring measures.
Dr. Asiyanbi encouraged staff to report operational needs through appropriate channels, including requests for waste bins, containers, and disposal materials.
He also emphasized the importance of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise recently reintroduced by the state government.
Participants were urged to demonstrate commitment, accountability, and measurable impact in sanitation activities across the district.
The training reinforced the role of proper healthcare waste management in preventing infections and protecting both patients and healthcare workers.
It also highlighted its importance in reducing environmental pollution and promoting sustainable healthcare systems.
Participants expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Health District V management for the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful.
They pledged to apply the knowledge gained to improve waste management practices in their respective health centres.
Stakeholders noted that continuous training and collaboration remain key to achieving long-term improvements in environmental health standards across Lagos State.
The programme reflects ongoing efforts by the state government to enhance public health infrastructure and promote a cleaner, safer healthcare environment for all residents.
