Segregation the answer to contaminated waste, experts say

1 Oct 08:03 Key points summarised by AI

The surge in Covid-19 cases, driven by the Delta variant, has led to a dramatic increase in contaminated medical waste, with Thailand generating hundreds of tonnes daily, posing a significant public health challenge.
Experts and authorities, including the Department of Health, stress that strict waste segregation at the source is the crucial answer for effective disposal and preventing further virus transmission.
Guidelines advise sorting waste into contaminated, organic, and non-organic types, with specific instructions for disinfecting and double-bagging Covid-19 related items like masks and test kits for proper handling.
Improper mixing of contaminated waste with general garbage creates substantial health risks for sanitation workers and the public, highlighting the urgency of adherence to disposal protocols.
Effective waste management hinges on collective participation from individuals, hospitals, and isolation centers in source separation to reduce infection risks and streamline treatment processes.

Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals

Yesterday 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

Uthenthawai students and alumni have pledged to cease violent clashes with Pathumwan Institute rivals, coinciding with their campus's reopening after a 90-day closure.
The Minister of Higher Education is mediating the long-running conflict, while the campus closure has significantly disrupted in-person classes and laboratory work for over 1,000 students.
Uthenthawai resists relocation from its current site, citing a historical land grant from King Rama VI, despite Chulalongkorn University's plans to reclaim the land for an educational hub.
Concerns are mounting over the legality of the campus closure, its detrimental impact on uninvolved students, and the potential commercial development of the land, which critics argue contradicts the late King Rama VI's intentions.