Snakebite cases drop for third year in Kaduna — Health commissioner
The Kaduna State Commissioner for Health, Umma Ahmed, reported a decline in snakebite cases due to better access to anti-venom and emergency medical interventions.
Spanish snakebite founder comfortable Arsenal victory
Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory over Sunderland, reinforcing their position at the top of the Premier League.
The death of a singer from a snakebite outrages Nigeria
The death of Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene, who was bitten by a snake while sleeping, has sparked outrage over the lack of available antivenom in hospitals in Abuja.
Death of Nigerian singer highlights crisis of ‘preventable’ snakebite fatalities
The death of Ifunanya Nwangene, a 26-year-old Nigerian singer, from a snakebite emphasizes the ongoing crisis of preventable fatalities due to inadequate access to antivenom treatments in Nigeria.
Tying legs after snakebite reduces victims’ chances of survival — Experts
Experts warn that tying the affected limb after a snakebite is an outdated and dangerous practice that can significantly diminish the chances of survival for victims.
Snakebite: Abuja singer’s body transported to father in Enugu — Choir
Ifunanya Nwangene, an Abuja-based singer who died from a snakebite, has had her body transported to her father in Enugu as details of her death raise concerns over antivenom availability and medical negligence.
Community pharmacists seek free antivenom, local production to curb snakebite deaths
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria has called for the Federal Government to provide free antivenom and promote local production to combat the high incidence of preventable snakebite deaths in the country.
50% of Nigerian clinics lack capacity to treat snakebites –Report
A new report reveals that over half of health facilities in Nigeria are not equipped to handle snakebite emergencies, highlighting serious deficiencies in healthcare infrastructure and access to antivenom.