Emerging Security Challenges to Africa
The Case of Haphazard Disposal of Pharmaceuticals in Ghana
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12947929 |
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| Authors | Ken Emmanuel Ahorsu (University of Ghana, corresponding author), Yvonne Esseku |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2017-03-27 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Human Security (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1835-3800 • E-ISSN: 1835-3800 |
| Publisher | Librelloph (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.12924/johs2017.13010005 |
| OpenAlex | W2603615561 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 1 |
The study of the Disposal of Unused/Unwanted Medicines Project examines ways in which medicines are disposed of in Ghana and assesses how disposal methods can impact water resources. The study showed a number of challenges: gaps in the legislative framework for the disposal of medicines; environmentally-unfriendly methods of disposal of medicines; and large quantities of medicines potentially disposed of indiscriminately with major impact on the environment. It recommends a review of the legal framework to ensure the proper disposal of all unused medicines; policies to mop up excess medicines with members of the public; review of prescribing and dispensing practices to reduce excess medicines; and further research into the types of pharmaceuticals that are present and persist in the environment, their effects and how they affect quality of life
Business · Environmental planning · Legislature · Political science · Project commissioning · Publishing · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management · Law · Water Governance and Infrastructure
| Highly cited | No |
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