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As African health systems seek to strengthen essential services, gaps in healthcare waste management represent both an environmental challenge and a business opportunity. Only 24% of healthcare facilities in sub-Saharan Africa had basic waste-management services in 2025, compared with 71% globally, highlighting the demand for solutions across the region.
The WHO/UNICEF’s latest report on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services highlights the scale of the gap, while WHO guidance sets out the infrastructure and treatment systems needed to manage healthcare waste safely.
For businesses, the gap creates opportunities across collection, treatment, recycling and resource recovery as health facilities seek to meet environmental requirements while managing waste-related costs.
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