Biomedical waste (BMW) is generated in every health facility, which if not disposed off properly poses a risk for health and environment. Handling, segregation, mutilation, disinfection, storage, transportation and final disposal are vital steps for safe and scientific management of biomedical waste in any establishment. The objective was to assess the biomedical waste management (BMWM) practices and knowledge regarding BMWM in a tertiary care hospital. A hospital based cross-sectional study was done from 20 September to 20 October 2018 in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kulasekaram, Kanya Kumari district, Tami Nadu. | Awareness and practises on biomedical waste management among the health care workers in a tertiary care hospital in Kanyakumari district India
