Advancing Sustainable Health Solutions: Medical Waste Incinerator Operational in Deir-ez-Zor
Deir-ez-Zor – Monday, 4 May 2026 – The Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF) is pleased to announce the successful installation and operation of a medical waste incinerator under Phase IV of its health project, “Primary and Secondary Health Care for Conflict-Affected Populations through Piloting Sustainable Health Solutions in Deir-ez-Zor.”
The incinerator plays a central role in the medical waste management and disposal system established under the project. It serves 15 healthcare facilities, 11 hospitals and four primary healthcare centres, ensuring the safe handling and disposal of medical waste to protect public health and the environment across Deir-ez-Zor Governorate.
Medical waste is collected daily by two specialised transport vehicles. It is first segregated at the source using colour-coded containers, then transported safely to the incineration site using dedicated, properly equipped vehicles. The incinerator operates with a processing capacity of 200 kilograms per day, totalling up to 5,000 kilograms per month.
As part of the project, 126 healthcare personnel have received training on key aspects of medical waste management. These include waste segregation at the source, proper use of colour-coded containers, and occupational safety during storage and transportation.
Engineer Radwan, representing the Implementing Partner, stated: “This project aims to reduce the hazardous impact of medical waste on public health and the environment by ensuring its safe collection, treatment, and disposal. The incinerator is equipped with systems designed to treat certain chemicals and minimise the release of toxic emissions, thereby reducing environmental pollution and lowering the risk of disease transmission.”
These efforts contribute to the project’s broader objective of preventing infections linked to hazardous medical waste, reducing environmental contamination, and improving safety within healthcare facilities. Ultimately, the project supports better health outcomes and enhances the well-being of communities in the area.
With a total budget of EUR 1.08 million, the project is expected to directly benefit 53,989 patients, while indirectly reaching 269,945 family members while also indirectly benefitting over 719,000 individuals, including internally displaced persons and host communities in surrounding areas, are anticipated to benefit indirectly, contributing to improved health conditions and overall well-being across the region.
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