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Healthcare waste management in the context of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
Health Systems
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
Description
This job aide is a detailed step-by-step procedure to guide on healthcare waste management in the context of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).�In an emergency situation (epidemic), it is strongly recommended that all waste be considered as�hazardous waste and stored in suitable containers. All waste in an isolation area should be considered�infectious.