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Thumrait, Dhofar

Thumrait HCW Treatment Facility has two lines of autoclaves and a capacity to treat 6 tons of
waste per day. In 2018, the facility collected and treated approximately 552 tons of HCW gener-
ated in Dhofar and Al Wusta Governorates in 2018.

The Total Healthcare Waste Treated at Thumrait's
Healthcare Waste Treatment Facility Stood to be
Approximately 552 Tons in 2018.

93% HCW received is generated from hospitals and
healthcare institutions under the Ministry of
Health and other governmental entities
7% HCW received is generated from private
healthcare institutions

HEALTHCARE WASTE: Status

With the existence of three operating healthcare treatment facilities, be’ah’s HCW services cover 99.9%
of HCW generated in the Sultanate. The year 2018 marked be’ah’s key achievement with a total of 980
contracts from governmental and private entities covering a total of 1,342 healthcare institutions across

the country.

HEALTHCARE WASTE: Outlook
In the coming years, be’ah’s HCW plans will continue to grow to meet the demands of the HCW sector in
the Sultanate. Moreover, be’ah will extend its services to include private vet clinics to ensure safe disposal

of all types of HCW generated in the country.

HCW IS TREATING

99.9% OF HEALTHCARE

WASTE GENERATED

IN OMAN

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