Biomedical Waste Management and Its Role in Containing Leprosy Transmission and Resistance: A Case Study from the Centre National Dermato-L?pre (CNDL) of Niamey

Ahamed Issoufou, Salissou Laouali, Alzouma Mayaki Zoubeirou

Abstract: Despite advancements in multidrug therapy (MDT), leprosy transmission persists globally. This study investigates the role of biomedical waste management at the Centre National Dermato-l?pre (CNDL) in Niamey as a preventive measure against the transmission and resistance acquisition of Mycobacterium leprae. The evaluation covered waste handling practices across departments, examining waste classification, containment, decontamination and disposal. Results indicate adherence to basic safety protocols, though infrastructural gaps, particularly the absence of a secure pit for ash disposal remain a concern. The findings underscore the importance of systematic biomedical waste handling in minimizing environmental reservoirs and potential resistance traits in leprosy pathogens.

Keywords: Biomedical waste, Mycobacterium leprae, leprosy transmission, antimicrobial resistance, hospital waste management

How to Cite?: Ahamed Issoufou, Salissou Laouali, Alzouma Mayaki Zoubeirou, "Biomedical Waste Management and Its Role in Containing Leprosy Transmission and Resistance: A Case Study from the Centre National Dermato-L?pre (CNDL) of Niamey", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 688-691, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR251102163301, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR251102163301