This theme is dedicated to research focused on minimizing the environmental impact of healthcare practices and promoting sustainable solutions. Key areas include:
- Waste Management and Reduction in Healthcare: Development and implementation of strategies to reduce waste generation and improve waste management practices within healthcare settings.
- Sustainable Healthcare Infrastructure: Research into the design and construction of sustainable healthcare facilities, focusing on energy efficiency, water conservation, and the use of eco-friendly building materials.
- Life Cycle Assessment of Healthcare Products: Conducting life cycle assessments of healthcare products to identify environmental hotspots and develop strategies for minimizing their environmental impact.
- Green Manufacturing Processes: The development and implementation of eco-friendly manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products and medical devices, encompassing the use of renewable resources and waste minimization strategies.
- Supply Chain Resilience: Strategies to improve the resilience of healthcare supply chains and mitigate potential disruptions, ensuring the reliable availability of essential medical products, particularly during crises.
- Circular Economy Principles in Healthcare: Exploration and implementation of circular economy principles within healthcare manufacturing, including waste reduction, reuse, and recycling of materials.