Effective waste management is essential for reducing pollution and environmental degradation in Malawi. Integrated waste management systems, recycling initiatives, and community engagement can promote a cleaner and healthier environment (Mwale et al., 2018).

Although the Malawi government ban the use of thin Plastics as an approach to reduce waste generation especially for the waste which is difficult to manage at the end of the waste, thin plastics cause serious issues when it comes to waste management. Plastic is synthetic and the material is both hazardous and non- biodegradable. The plastic has negative impacts on aesthetics, water quality, air quality and soil integrity and in order to address the problem of plastics Government should take the implementation of the ban on Thin Plastics seriously.

Malawi records a high number infection risks (which among others includes TB) and waste management challenges because of the ongoing project activities, an Infection Control and Waste Management Plan is deemed necessary, at this point its an emergency.

Studies have shown that Malawi’s current situation of TB infection control measures and health-care waste management procedures cannot guarantee safety among health-care workers, patients, and the general population.

Reviewing national policies and legislative framework related to TB infection control and waste management, and existing documentation on Malawi’s health-care waste management plans from time to time is crucial.

References 

https://www.unep.org/technical-highlight/malawi-finds-innovative-solutions-tackle-chemicals-and-waste-management#:~:text=Malawi%20is%20currently%20facing%20challenges,%2C%20treatment%2C%20and%20disposal%20facilities.

https://www.businessmalawi.com/waste-management-in-malawi/