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Development Of a Sustainable Financing Model for Medical Waste Management in Health Care Facilities. A Case Study of Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe. Develop a Sustainable Financing Model for Medical Waste Management in Health Care Facilities. A Case Study of Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe 2024

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  • Ruwiza Batsirai

    (Chinhoyi University of Technology Medical Science and Technology Department)

  • kufakwanguzvarova Wilbert Pomerai

    (Chinhoyi University of Technology Medical Science and Technology Department Great Zimbabwe University Department of Bio Medical Science School of School of medicine and Health Science)

  • Takura Gozho

    (Chinhoyi University of Technology Medical Science and Technology Department)

  • Nomathemba Loice Chigu

    (Chinhoyi University of Technology Medical Science and Technology Department)

Abstract

Background: Healthcare waste management in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe, faces significant challenges due to inadequate financing mechanisms, with only 3% of facilities having proper incinerators and 88% lacking adequate infrastructure. Objective: To develop a sustainable financing model for medical waste management in healthcare facilities in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe. Methods: A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews across 33 healthcare facilities. Data was analysed using a weighted scoring model to evaluate different financing options. Results: The study revealed that Extended Producer Responsibility (45%), donor funding (16%), and government funding (14%) were the most viable financing sources. Current challenges include insufficient infrastructure (88%), limited waste treatment facilities (67%), and equipment shortages (71%). Conclusion: For sustainable healthcare waste management in Mashonaland Central, a hybrid financing model combining multiple funding sources, with emphasis on Extended Producer Responsibility and increased government funding, is recommended.

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  • Ruwiza Batsirai & kufakwanguzvarova Wilbert Pomerai & Takura Gozho & Nomathemba Loice Chigu, 2025. "Development Of a Sustainable Financing Model for Medical Waste Management in Health Care Facilities. A Case Study of Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe. Develop a Sustainable Financing Model for Medical Wa," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3), pages 4757-4778, March.
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