The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Chemicals and Hazardous Waste Department, organized today, Monday, 14 September 2026, the “First Forum on the Safe Disposal of Hazardous Healthcare Waste,” as part of its efforts to enhance compliance with the environmental requirements governing the disposal of hazardous healthcare waste and promote practices that contribute to environmental protection and reduce the impacts resulting from the improper handling of this type of waste.
In this context, Dr. Mohammad A. Al-Shamari, Director of the Chemicals and Hazardous Waste Department, affirmed that the forum reflects the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing compliance with the environmental requirements governing the handling and disposal of hazardous healthcare waste. He highlighted the importance of raising awareness of the implementation of proper and safe practices in this field, which contributes to reducing the potential environmental impacts of such waste and supporting the environmental protection system in the State of Qatar.
Dr. Al-Shamari explained that the forum contributes to strengthening cooperation and exchanging knowledge and expertise, while reinforcing shared responsibility for the sound management of hazardous healthcare waste, in line with the Ministry’s approach to protecting and preserving the environment through the sustainable management of various types of hazardous waste.
The organization of the forum reaffirms the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change’s commitment to raising awareness of the environmental requirements and conditions related to the disposal of hazardous healthcare waste and reinforcing the importance of compliance with the procedures governing its handling, thereby supporting environmental protection efforts and achieving the highest levels of environmental safety.
The forum also serves as a platform for raising awareness of the importance of sound management of hazardous healthcare waste and highlighting the relevant environmental controls and requirements, thereby enhancing environmental responsibility and promoting sound practices in handling this type of waste.
The forum also included the honoring of participating speakers in recognition of their contributions to enriching the event and supporting its awareness and environmental objectives.
The organization of the forum reflects the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change’s commitment to continuing its efforts to raise environmental awareness and enhance compliance with the requirements governing hazardous waste management, thereby contributing to environmental protection and supporting the sustainability journey in the State of Qatar.
On the sidelines of the forum, a side meeting was held with the Ministry of Public Health, during which the two sides discussed avenues for cooperation and joint coordination in the area of sound and safe management of hazardous healthcare waste. The meeting aimed to strengthen the integration of efforts among the relevant entities, support the implementation of best practices and relevant procedures, contribute to protecting public health and the environment, and enhance environmental safety in the State of Qatar.
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