International Journal of
Medicine and Medical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Med. Med. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9723
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJMMS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 535

Full Length Research Paper

Medical waste management and disposal practices of health facilities in Kumbo East and Kumbo West health districts

Lanyuy Gillian Dzekashu
  • Lanyuy Gillian Dzekashu
  • Department of Health Economics Policy and Management, Catholic University of Cameroon, Bamenda, Cameroon.
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Jane Francis Akoachere
  • Jane Francis Akoachere
  • Department of Microbiology and Parisitology, University of Buea, Cameroon.
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Wilfred Fon Mbacham
  • Wilfred Fon Mbacham
  • Department of Health Economics Policy and Management, Catholic University of Cameroon, Bamenda, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 10 October 2016
  •  Accepted: 28 November 2016
  •  Published: 31 January 2017

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