Management of Waste from Healthcare Activities with Infectious Risk (DASRI) in Healthcare Facilities in Algeria

Abstract

Healthcare facilities in Algeria generate substantial waste from daily healthcare activities. Among these, waste from healthcare activities with infectious risk (DASRI) is of particular concern because of the health and environmental hazards it poses. Effective and regulated management is essential to protect patients, healthcare personnel, the wider public, and the environment. Several studies indicate that, despite a regulatory framework, implementation often remains incomplete. This article reviews the regulatory foundations, management stages, responsibilities, and challenges involved before avenues for improvement are proposed.