Journal of
Public Health and Epidemiology

  • Abbreviation: J. Public Health Epidemiol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2316
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPHE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 654

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of healthcare facilities location and medical waste generation and handling in Nigeria

Roland Clement Abah
  • Roland Clement Abah
  • National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Central Area, Abuja, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 30 December 2019
  •  Accepted: 10 February 2020
  •  Published: 29 February 2020

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