Jamshedpur health dept forms panel to inspect bio-medical waste disposal

Written By : Sanchari Chattopadhyay Published On 2025-12-23T12:05:54+05:30 | Updated On 23 Dec 2025 12:05 PM IST

Jamshedpur: A three-member committee has been constituted by the district health department to conduct surprise inspections of healthcare centres and private labs across Jamshedpur to ensure strict adherence to bio-medical waste disposal regulations and to take action against any violations.

The department has directed all healthcare facilities, including nursing homes and diagnostic laboratories, to strictly comply with the Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) norms and the Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016, for the safe disposal of medical waste.

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According to the Economic Times, the directive was issued through a public notice after authorities received complaints that certain laboratories were dumping hazardous waste in open areas. The official added that the notice applies to both government and private healthcare centres. “We received reports about some bio-testing laboratories disposing of hazardous bio-waste in public places irresponsibly. Therefore, the public notice has been issued," civil surgeon Sahir Pall said on Friday.

Pall clarified that the notice should be considered as an ultimatum by the health department for the facilities that are blatantly violating, warning them that strict action will be taken in accordance with the pollution control rules, even to the extent of cancelling the licence to operate. The health department received reports that biomedical wastes such as untreated syringes, used cotton, sample tubes, and expired medicines were detected in the open near two private nursing homes in the Sakchi area. After noticing the illegal disposal, the health officials took steps and removed the waste. "We have issued a notice to the hospital concerned and have sought a reply. Accordingly, we will take action," Pall said.

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Physician Dr. Mrityunjay Singh warned that improperly handled bio-medical waste poses serious risks to both human health and the environment, noting that even stray animals can fall ill or die after coming into contact with discarded medical material. There has been serious concern over waste mismanagement in the district, which has more than 15 hospitals — including Jamshedpur Sadar Hospital and MGMMCH — along with 10 community health centres and over 20 nursing homes.

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Sanchari Chattopadhyay

Sanchari Chattopadhyay has pursued her M.A in English and Culture Studies from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal. She likes observing cultural specificities and exploring new places.