Under the patronage of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. Mudhar Abdullah Al-Zalimi, the President of Sawa University, Prof. Dr. Aqeel Sarhan, and the Dean of the College of Health and Medical Technologies, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hassan Rahim Khaddar;
The College of Health and Medical Technologies / Medical Laboratory Techniques Department organized a scientific seminar titled "Environmental and Health Risks of Medical Waste in Educational Institutions" on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The seminar was presented by:
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Lecturer Dr. Abbas Abdul-Amir Aziz
The scientific seminar addressed several key themes, most notably:
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Types and classification of laboratory waste.
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Health and environmental risks resulting from laboratory waste.
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Proper methods for sorting, collecting, and storing waste.
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Safe disposal methods for chemical and biological waste.
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Occupational safety procedures and methods for preventing contamination and laboratory accidents.
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Promoting environmental and health awareness within educational institutions and medical laboratories.
