At Hamatuba Clinic, located in a remote corner of Zambia, what seemed like a never-ending struggle with poor waste disposal was not just an inconvenience—it was a health hazard. Every week, the clinic spent an astonishing K2,500.00 transporting medical waste to distant facilities like Gulumunyanga Rural Health Center. This strained not only the clinic’s budget but also its capacity to serve patients effectively.
Even more troubling were deep-rooted community misconceptions, especially surrounding the disposal of placentas. Misunderstandings led to fear, resistance, and unease among community members—further complicating safe health practices.
But in 2024, under the support of the GLASSCO Foundation, a game-changing solution arrived: the construction of a bio-digester. 🌱🔧
This simple yet powerful technology transformed everything.
With the bio-digester in place:
✅ Waste is now disposed of safely and sustainably, right at the clinic.
✅ The K2,500 previously used for waste transport is now redirected to other critical health needs.
✅ Community misconceptions about placenta disposal have vanished—replaced with knowledge, confidence, and dignity.
Today, Hamatuba Clinic stands as a model of innovation and resilience in rural healthcare. By addressing sanitation challenges head-on, it has reclaimed resources, improved public health, and restored community trust.
Thanks to the GLASSCO Foundation, what was once waste is now an opportunity for wellness. 💚✨
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