IGNOU & WHO Roll Out Certificate Course in Healthcare Waste Management

New Delhi, 25 June 2025: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) India, has started a new Certificate Course in Healthcare Waste Management. This course is now available under the IGNOU July 2025 Admission cycle. It was created to help train people to safely handle and manage medical waste, which is very important after the COVID-19 pandemic. Students can stay updated with the latest IGNOU news and announcements by visiting the official website at www.ignou.ac.in.

The goal of this course is to teach proper methods of handling, treating, and disposing of healthcare waste. This helps prevent infections, keeps the environment clean, and protects health workers and the public. The course was developed by IGNOU’s School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies with help from WHO experts.

IGNOU Admissions 2025 offer a unique opportunity for learners to enrol in this globally relevant course. Learners will explore different types of healthcare waste and their impact on public and environmental health. The certificate course in Healthcare Waste Management highlights infection control, legal guidelines, and region-specific practices, with an emphasis on hands-on implementation.

The course is in English and offered through distance learning. It is suitable for people who are already working, especially in hospitals, sanitation work, and environmental services. The course takes at least six months to complete, but students can take up to two years if needed.

The program includes reading materials, videos, and practical lessons. It covers topics like types of waste, how to separate and move waste safely, legal rules, and ways to stop the spread of infection. The course fee is affordable at INR 3,000.

Healthcare staff, hospital workers, and public health professionals will show great interest in this useful course. Students can apply online through the IGNOU Samarth portal. This program shows IGNOU’s strong focus on providing useful, career-ready education that also helps society.