Measure taken to support pandemic response in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) has announced the operation of three mobile medical waste incinerators in Abu Dhabi to support the precautionary measures taken by various healthcare entities to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
The incinerators are operated at Al Mafraq Hospital and the recently launched field hospitals in Abu Dhabi including the field hospital at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) and the Emirates Field Hospital in Mohammed Bin Zayed City.
With capacity ranging from 150 kg to 300 kg per hour, the new facilities can treat medical waste at temperatures of up to 1200 degrees, and are equipped with advanced purification systems to keep the environment clean and safe. The process ensures that all waste related to Coronavirus disease is treated with high flexibility at various treatment locations.
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, and the national carrier to the United Arab Emirates, was appointed to transport the three incinerators to Abu Dhabi in accordance with the highest safety standards that such logistical operation commands.
“The operation of mobile incinerators for treating medical waste is line with Tadweer’s strategic vision to provide best-in-class solutions in disposing medical waste, especially waste resulting from Coronavirus treatment,” remarked Dr Salem Al Kaabi, General Manager, Tadweer.
“We extend our sincerest thanks to Tadweer for entrusting Etihad Cargo with the air transportation of this strategic equipment into the UAE,” commented Abdulla Mohamed Shadid, Managing Director, Cargo and Logistics Services, Etihad Aviation Group.
