A technical visit to the solid waste management facility and medical waste sterilization facility was organized by the Department of Health Management at Yozgat Bozok University on November 3, 2026, as part of the Public Health course. A total of 25 second-year Health Management students participated in the visit, which was coordinated by Dr. Sema Dalkılıç.

During the technical visit, students had the opportunity to observe on-site the processes of solid waste collection, separation, recovery, and disposal, as well as the safe transportation, sterilization, and disposal of medical waste. İbrahim Hakkı Aydın, Head of Solid Waste Management, and Environmental Engineer, and Esra Alan, Medical Waste Officer, provided detailed information about the operation of the facilities and the methods used in sustainable waste management. Students also had the opportunity to ask questions about the processes and practices they observed.

The visit enabled students to integrate their theoretical knowledge with practical experience and highlighted that waste management is not merely an environmental issue but also plays a critical role in protecting public health, preventing infection risks, and ensuring the safe delivery of healthcare services. By comparing solid waste and medical waste management processes, students gained insights into the different methods applied to various types of waste, the importance of proper waste segregation, and the potential impacts of improper waste management on human health and the environment.

Overall, the technical visit provided a valuable learning experience, allowing students to relate the knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-life practices and develop a more comprehensive understanding of the strong relationship between public health and environmental health.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to İbrahim Hakkı Aydın, Esra Alan, and all facility staff for their hospitality and for sharing their valuable knowledge and experience during the technical visit.