Kenya declares war on snakebites
Kenya has declared a campaign against snakebites in response to the significant number of poisonings and deaths caused by snakebites globally.
Nigeria records 43,000 snakebites yearly amid antivenom shortages
Nigeria experiences 43,000 snakebites each year, with health experts calling for increased production and accessibility of antivenom to prevent fatalities.
Senate demands mandatory antivenom stocking in hospitals after Abuja singer’s death
The Senate has called for mandatory stocking of antivenom in hospitals after a notable death highlighted the dangers of inadequate emergency response systems for medical incidents like snakebites.
Snakebites: FCTA guarantees antivenom availability across Abuja public hospitals
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has confirmed that antivenom is available in all public hospitals and health centers in Abuja, following public outcry over the recent death of singer Ifunanya Nwangene due to alleged medical negligence.
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.