Ever since the pandemic, there has been an increase in medical waste as masks and PPEs have become in demand. Proper disposal of this waste has been overlooked and that poses serious health and environmental risks as it can contaminate the environment, including the air, water, and soil — also affecting living beings as new diseases may develop. Improper disposal can also lead to the exposure of infectious agents such as feces, vomit, saliva, secretions, blood.

Proper waste disposal should be held with the utmost importance in times where good hygiene is needed the most. Prevention is better than cure. Compliance is essential, especially when it comes to medical waste.