Environmental management of hospital waste in Algeria

Résumé

Environmental Management of Hospital Waste in Algeria examines the environmental, health, and governance challenges linked to healthcare waste in the Algerian context. This book provides a systematic analysis of waste categories, production flows, biological and chemical risks, environmental impacts, treatment technologies, and the national regulatory framework. It highlights the importance of source separation, safe packaging, traceability, staff training, and appropriate technological choices to reduce infectious, toxic, pharmaceutical, and ecological hazards. Going beyond a purely technical view, the book adopts an integrated and sustainable approach that connects hospital practices with public health, ecosystem protection, antimicrobial resistance, and institutional responsibility. Intended for students, researchers, hospital managers, engineers, policymakers, and environmental health professionals, this work offers a rigorous and contextualized reference for improving hospital waste management and supporting a safer, more sustainable healthcare system in Algeria.