Development Of a Sustainable Financing Model for Medical Waste Management in Health Care Facilities. A Case Study of Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe. Develop a Sustainable Financing Model for Medical Waste Management in Health Care Facilities. A Case Study of Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe 2024

Ruwiza Batsirai, kufakwanguzvarova Wilbert Pomerai, Takura Gozho and Nomathemba Loice Chigu
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Ruwiza Batsirai: Chinhoyi University of Technology Medical Science and Technology Department
kufakwanguzvarova Wilbert Pomerai: Chinhoyi University of Technology Medical Science and Technology Department Great Zimbabwe University Department of Bio Medical Science School of School of medicine and Health Science
Takura Gozho: Chinhoyi University of Technology Medical Science and Technology Department
Nomathemba Loice Chigu: Chinhoyi University of Technology Medical Science and Technology Department

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 3, 4757-4778

Abstract: Background: Healthcare waste management in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe, faces significant challenges due to inadequate financing mechanisms, with only 3% of facilities having proper incinerators and 88% lacking adequate infrastructure. Objective: To develop a sustainable financing model for medical waste management in healthcare facilities in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe. Methods: A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews across 33 healthcare facilities. Data was analysed using a weighted scoring model to evaluate different financing options. Results: The study revealed that Extended Producer Responsibility (45%), donor funding (16%), and government funding (14%) were the most viable financing sources. Current challenges include insufficient infrastructure (88%), limited waste treatment facilities (67%), and equipment shortages (71%). Conclusion: For sustainable healthcare waste management in Mashonaland Central, a hybrid financing model combining multiple funding sources, with emphasis on Extended Producer Responsibility and increased government funding, is recommended.

Date: 2025
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