Healthcare Imbroglio in Enugu Metropolis: Interrogating Waste Management Efficiency

Abstract

The study examined  effect of urban waste on healthcare management in Enugu metropolis. The study adopted a survey research design. The population of the study was 968,300. Taro Yamane’s formula was used to determine a sample size of 400. The study adopted simple random techniques where the total population has equal chance of been selected. The structured questionnaire was adopted to collect data from respondents from Enugu metropolis. The study employed inferential and descriptive statistics, inferential statistic tool used for the study was Chi-square test while descriptive frequency distribution and mean score was employed. The study found that urban waste had a significant positive effect on Infectious Disease Outbreaksin Enugu Metropolis, that population explosion had a significant effect on waste storage, collection, transfer and transport in Enugu Urban and that population explosion had a significant effect on processing, and disposal of solid waste in Enugu urban. The study concluded that improper waste management practices contribute to a range of health hazards, including waterborne diseases, respiratory illnesses, and injuries, placing a significant burden on healthcare resources and infrastructure. The study recommended that enhance Waste Management Infrastructure: Invest in upgrading waste collection, transfer, and disposal infrastructure in Enugu Metropolis to improve efficiency and capacity. Implement modern waste management technologies and expand coverage to ensure timely and effective waste removal, reducing health hazards and healthcare