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The aim is to review effective and sustainable waste management solutions for laboratories in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

A realistic and sustainable clinical laboratory waste management: challenges and opportunities in resource – limited settings

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The aim is to review effective and sustainable waste management solutions for laboratories in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Reviewed types of laboratory waste: infectious, chemical, sharps, and general.
Analyzed barriers to safe disposal and potential low-cost interventions.
Guided by international standards like ISO 15189 and WHO recommendations.
Identified strategies such as AI-supported waste classification and workflow optimization to improve efficiency.
Emphasized the significance of workforce training and public-private partnerships in waste management.
Proposed behavioral mechanisms to foster responsible waste management, including recognition for institutions.

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Review explores sustainable lab waste management strategies in low-resource countries, suggesting practical interventions to improve safety.

Chale-Matsau et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Review explores sustainable lab waste management strategies in low-resource countries, suggesting practical interventions to improve safety.