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UoH Joins Global Project to Tackle Single-Use Plastics in Healthcare
Imagine doctors and nurses use a lot of plastic things to help people, like syringes and gloves.
All this plastic can be harmful to the environment and our health.
Scientists around the world are teaming up to solve this problem.
The University of Hyderabad is joining this team!
They got money to help.
They will study how the plastic is used and how it affects the world.
The goal is to come up with better ways to make healthcare more friendly to the planet.
They will work with other universities and groups in different countries to find solutions.
The University of Hyderabad's Department of Anthropology is participating in a global project.
The project, "After the Single Use", addresses environmental and health impacts of single-use plastics.
The project is funded by the Wellcome Trust with a £5.9 million Discovery Award.
Nanda Kishore Kannuri of UoH leads the initiative and receives a grant of £422,608.
The project involves collaborators from eight countries, including the UK, Australia, and the USA.
- Who
- University of Hyderabad (UoH) and international collaborators.
- What
- Participating in the "After the Single Use" project to address single-use plastics in healthcare.
- Where
- UoH and various international locations.
- When
- Project to last for five years.
- Why
- To develop sustainable solutions for healthcare waste and promote circular healthcare economies.
Key facts
- Project Name
- "After the Single Use"
- Lead Institution
- University of Edinburgh (UK)
- UoH Lead
- Nanda Kishore Kannuri
- UoH Grant
- £422,608 (₹5 crore)
- Funding Source
- Wellcome Trust
- Project Duration
- 5 years
- Publication Date
- September 1, 2025
Quotes
Nanda Kishore Kannuri
Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology, UoH
“This collaboration represents a significant opportunity for the University of Hyderabad to contribute to a global initiative at the intersection of anthropology, environmental sustainability, and healthcare”
thehindubusinessline.com
“We look forward to working with our international partners to develop innovative solutions that can be applied in diverse healthcare settings”
thehindubusinessline.com
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