MoH dumps clinical waste on councils
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Kweneng District Council (KDC) chairman, Motlhophi Leo said that the ministry has informed councils that there is no budget for collection, treatment and incineration of clinical waste this financial year.
"It is worth noting that this has tremendously affected our revenue as 95 percent of waste incinerated is from government health facilities and this will equate to a monthly average loss of over half a million," he said during the opening of council yesterday.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...