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Safeguarding Lives: UNDP supports Kurunegala Hospital’s Safe Medical Waste Disposal

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When medical waste isn’t managed safely, lives and communities are at risk. This video highlights the challenge faced by Kurunegala Teaching Hospital after #CycloneDitwah, and how timely support from UNDP enabled the safe disposal of over 200,000 kg of contaminated medical waste — protecting patients, health workers, and surrounding communities.