SLBMC Strengthens Waste Management with New Medical Incinerator
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) has introduced a new state-of-the-art medical waste incinerator, a move hospital officials say will significantly improve public health safety and environmental protection.
The project, financed by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda through the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), provides the country’s main hospital with modern equipment to handle both medical and non-medical waste in line with World Health Organization (WHO) and Basel Convention standards.
SLBMC’s Director of Operations & Maintenance, Marlon Jones, described the installation as a turning point: “This incinerator is more than just new equipment — it represents a milestone in how we protect both our patients and our environment.”
Newly appointed Director of Administration, Danley Phillip, added that the investment reflects forward-looking management: “It’s about doing things the right way — for our staff, our patients, and the wider community.”
Medical Director Dr. Shivon Belle-Jarvis stressed the clinical importance of the upgrade, highlighting that safe waste disposal is central to infection control.
Alongside the installation, the hospital is rolling out staff training and safety protocols, with ongoing monitoring of emissions to ensure compliance and prevent environmental contamination.
Officials say the initiative is part of a broader plan to modernize SLBMC’s waste management practices and strengthen the hospital’s infrastructure for the future.
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